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Which of the following is NOT a function of a literature review?
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?
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?
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?
When reviewing the literature, which of the following should NOT be considered?
What is the PRIMARY purpose of a literature review in the research process?
What is the PRIMARY purpose of a literature review in the research process?
What is the first step in conducting a literature review?
What is the first step in conducting a literature review?
Which of the following is NOT a recommended source for finding existing literature during the initial search?
Which of the following is NOT a recommended source for finding existing literature during the initial search?
When reviewing the selected literature, which of the following should be critically examined?
When reviewing the selected literature, which of the following should be critically examined?
What is the difference between a theoretical framework and a conceptual framework?
What is the difference between a theoretical framework and a conceptual framework?
When writing a literature review, which of the following should be included?
When writing a literature review, which of the following should be included?
