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Research Methodology (CIT 412) - Literature Review

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Which of the following is NOT a function of a literature review?

Providing a theoretical background to a study

Validating the researcher's personal opinions (correct)

Bringing clarity and focus to the research problem

Contextualising findings by integrating with the existing body of knowledge

When reviewing the literature, which of the following should NOT be a focus?

What is already known in the area of interest?

What questions have remained unanswered?

What are the gaps in the existing body of knowledge?

What the researcher prefers the answer to be (correct)

Which of the following is the BEST way to start a literature review?

Start with a predetermined conclusion and find literature to support it

Start with a specific theory or hypothesis and find supporting literature

Start with a broad area of interest if the research problem is not known and narrow down (correct)

Start with the researcher's personal experiences and opinions

When reviewing the literature, which of the following should NOT be considered?

Anecdotal evidence from non-academic sources Signup and view all the answers

What is the PRIMARY purpose of a literature review in the research process?

To identify gaps and unanswered questions in the existing body of knowledge Signup and view all the answers

What is the first step in conducting a literature review?

Searching for existing literature in the area of interest Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT a recommended source for finding existing literature during the initial search?

Personal blogs Signup and view all the answers

When reviewing the selected literature, which of the following should be critically examined?

All of the above Signup and view all the answers

What is the difference between a theoretical framework and a conceptual framework?

Both (a) and (b) Signup and view all the answers

When writing a literature review, which of the following should be included?