Question 1

Which of the following is ------------------------------- generally considered to be a purpose of the literature review?&#10;A) To show your understanding of the subject&#10;B) To quantify the number of research articles relevant to the subject&#10;C) To help identify past theories that may be relevant to the research&#10;D) To develop a hypothesis for positivist research

Accepted Answer

b

Question 2

How do literature reviews tend to differ between quantitative and qualitative studies?&#10;A) They are both generally the same&#10;B) Quantitative literature reviews tend to have a more extensive literature review than qualitative literature reviews&#10;C) Qualitative literature reviews tend to have a more extensive literature review than quantitative literature reviews&#10;D) They are both highly variable in their nature

Accepted Answer

B

Question 3

What will generally be your most important source of literature?&#10;A) Books&#10;B) Conference papers&#10;C) Peer reviewed journals&#10;D) Trade journals

Accepted Answer

Peer reviewed journals are the most important source of literature as they contain original research, reviewed by experts in the field, and uphold a high standard of quality and accuracy. While books and conference papers can also be important sources, they may not always go through the same rigorous peer review process. Trade journals may provide useful industry-specific information, but may not have the same level of academic rigor as peer reviewed journals.

Question 4

Which of the following is the preferred search engine for academic sources?&#10;A) Google&#10;B) Google Scholar&#10;C) Bing&#10;D) Yahoo

Accepted Answer

Google Scholar is the most preferred search engine for academic sources as it provides access to scholarly literature, including articles, theses, books, and conference papers. It indexes materials from academic publishers, professional organizations, and preprint repositories, making it a reliable source of information for academic research.

Question 5

A literature review that focuses on the ideas and concepts first, before becoming more focused on the research question is an example of what structure of literature review?&#10;A) Funnel&#10;B) Thematic&#10;C) Systematic&#10;D) Developmental

Accepted Answer

The funnel structure of a literature review starts with a broad perspective on a topic and gradually narrows down to focus more specifically on the research question, much like the shape of a funnel. This approach helps in setting the context before honing in on the specifics of the research.

Question 6

A literature review that focuses on different concepts first, before bringing them together at the end is an example of what structure of literature review?&#10;A) Funnel&#10;B) Thematic&#10;C) Systematic&#10;D) Developmental

Accepted Answer

A thematic literature review organizes the literature around themes or concepts, discussing each one in turn before synthesizing them together in the conclusion. This approach contrasts with systematic reviews, which follow a strict methodology, or funnel structures, which start broadly and narrow down.

Question 7

Which of the following is not a purpose of referencing?&#10;A) To justify a claim&#10;B) To justify your approach&#10;C) To attribute a quotation&#10;D) To allow others to replicate your literature review

Accepted Answer

Referencing is not necessary for others to replicate your literature review, as this involves the process of reviewing existing literature rather than citing sources. The other options, A, B, and C, are all valid purposes of referencing.

Question 8

Which of the following statements is true?&#10;A) Secondary data refers to the literature in your literature review&#10;B) All studies should have some form of secondary data&#10;C) Secondary data can be stronger than primary data&#10;D) Primary data is always preferable to secondary data

Accepted Answer

Secondary data can indeed be stronger than primary data in certain contexts, such as when it comes from more extensive, well-conducted research or when it provides a broader perspective that enhances the primary data's insights.

Deck 5: Reviewing the Literature