2023W 150120-1

A literature review can be stand-alone or part of a larger body of work, such as a research paper.

• True

• False

Research methods are specific procedures for collecting and analyzing data. Generally, there are two types of research methods: quantitative and qualitative.

• True

• False

In a literature review, I should present my own arguments on the research topic.

• True

• False

In conducting a literature review, the more literature is included, the better the review will be.

• True

• False

Peer-reviewed articles and research published by reputable publishers usually have good quality.

• True

• False

When reviewing the literature, I only need to pay attention to the research findings of different studies.

• True

• False

Why is a clearly-defined concept important in conducting research?

• because it can show the depth of the research.

• because it provides a theoretical framework to understand social phenomena.

• because it offers a standarized language for academic discussion.

• because it is often used as a basis for research.

Which of the following is NOT a well-formulated research question?

• China's hukou system of population registration has long been the central institutional mechanism defining the city-countryside relationship and shaping important elements of state-society relations in the People's Republic of China.

• Did China's economic reforms lead to universally positive outcomes for all urban residents?

• How does China’s urbanization differ from those in transitional economies?

• To what extent did China's rapid urbanization result in the exploitation of migrant workers and their subpar living conditions?

Which of the following statements correctly describe "methodology"?

• Research methodology is the specific procedures or techniques used to identify, select, process, and analyze information about a topic.

• To put it simply, methodology includes how to find the data and how to analyze the data.

• When the data is in text format, only qualitative methods can be used to analyze the data.

• Different research may have the same methodology.

Which of the following practices are CORRECT when conducting a literature review? 

• Check if the articles included are up-do-date or if they have been superseded by more recent research.

• Check if the articles credible and relevant to my research.

• Only select the articles that support my own viewpoints.

• Try to include more commentary articles as they provide clear viewpoints.