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What is one of the functions of a literature review?
What is one of the functions of a literature review?
- Provide a detailed analysis of the results
- Offer solutions to the research problem
- Summarize the research problem
- Provide insight necessary to develop a logical framework into which the topic fits (correct)
What is a general recommendation for the scope of the literature review?
What is a general recommendation for the scope of the literature review?
- Review all studies, regardless of relevance
- Bigger does not mean better (correct)
- The more references, the better
- Focus only on the major studies
What does the literature review help to identify?
What does the literature review help to identify?
- Ethical considerations
- Potentially useful methodological strategies (correct)
- Theoretical frameworks
- Statistical analysis techniques
On what should the literature review focus when dealing with heavily researched topics?
On what should the literature review focus when dealing with heavily researched topics?
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What is the main purpose of the literature review in educational research?
What is the main purpose of the literature review in educational research?
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Functions of a Literature Review
- One of the functions of a literature review is to identify gaps in current research
Scope of the Literature Review
- A general recommendation for the scope of the literature review is to be comprehensive but focused on the research question
Purpose of the Literature Review
- The literature review helps to identify gaps in current research, inconsistencies, and contradictions
- It helps to identify areas for further research
Focus of the Literature Review
- When dealing with heavily researched topics, the literature review should focus on the most relevant and recent studies
Main Purpose of the Literature Review
- The main purpose of the literature review in educational research is to provide a critical analysis of the current state of knowledge on a particular topic
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