Tertiary Resources and Citing Materials in Research

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Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of ideal materials to be cited in research, according to Calderon and Gonzales (2014)?

Recency

Popularity (correct)

Relevance

Objectivity

For general references, what is the maximum age considered sound and valid according to the text?

5 years

7 years

15 years

10 years (correct)

What type of resources should ideally be within the last five years, according to the text?

Archived materials

General references

All types of resources

Primary, secondary and tertiary references (correct)

Which of the following best describes the purpose of reviewing various references in research?

All of the above Signup and view all the answers

Which type of resource interprets the work of others?

Tertiary resources Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT mentioned in the text as a characteristic of materials that should be cited in research?

The material should favor the researcher's vested interest Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT a type of resource for related literature?

Unpublished personal opinions and anecdotes Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary purpose of reviewing related literature in a research study?

To identify gaps in existing knowledge and make the research topic researchable Signup and view all the answers

Which statement about the characteristics of materials cited in related literature is TRUE?

The sources should be relevant and cover the research topic comprehensively Signup and view all the answers

In research, what is the operational definition of the term 'literature'?

Published information in a particular subject area Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is considered a primary source for related literature?

A research journal published by a reputable organization Signup and view all the answers

What is the importance of considering the recency of cited materials in related literature?

Recent sources are more likely to be relevant and up-to-date Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary purpose of research ethics guidelines?

To provide guidelines for the responsible conduct of research Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT considered a form of research misconduct?

Honest error or differences of opinion Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary consequence of research misconduct mentioned in the text?

Damage to the integrity of the scientific process Signup and view all the answers

What is the key characteristic of materials that should be considered for a research review?

They should be sufficiently comprehensive, not too few or too many Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following would NOT be considered a valid resource for a research literature review?

Personal blogs or websites Signup and view all the answers

What is the operational definition of research misconduct, according to the text?

All of the above Signup and view all the answers

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