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What is the main purpose of snowball sampling in research?
What is the main purpose of snowball sampling in research?
- To find additional sources by examining cited articles (correct)
- To organize research data systematically
- To summarize existing research findings
- To evaluate the quality of research articles
Which of the following is NOT considered grey literature?
Which of the following is NOT considered grey literature?
- Dissertations and theses
- Early versions of research manuscripts on preprint sites
- Published articles in peer-reviewed journals (correct)
- Government reports that have undergone scientific review
What does hand searching specifically involve in the research process?
What does hand searching specifically involve in the research process?
- Collecting data through online surveys
- Reviewing tables of contents of selected journal volumes (correct)
- Conducting interviews with authors of articles
- Using software to analyze published studies
Which of the following best describes grey literature?
Which of the following best describes grey literature?
Which method is specifically geared towards identifying articles through citations?
Which method is specifically geared towards identifying articles through citations?
Flashcards
Snowball Sampling
Snowball Sampling
A technique for finding more relevant sources by searching for citations in selected articles from databases.
Grey Literature
Grey Literature
Research reports outside the standard databases, like government reports, dissertations, or preprints.
Hand Searching
Hand Searching
A method involving reviewing each journal volume's table of contents manually to find potential articles for a review.
Preprints
Preprints
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Government Reports
Government Reports
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