Literature Review Quiz

What is the primary purpose of a literature review in research?

• To conduct original research

• To identify gaps and establish context for new research

• To promote previous studies

• To avoid controversial topics

Which of the following is considered a primary source in a literature review?

• Review articles

• Dissertations/Theses

• Meta-analyses

• Textbooks

In conducting a literature review, what is a common tool for tracking citations?

• PRISMA

• Zotero

• PICO

• SPSS

What is one of the main differences between a narrative review and a systematic review?

• Narrative reviews use predefined inclusion criteria, while systematic reviews do not

• Narrative reviews are more qualitative and flexible than systematic reviews

• Systematic reviews ignore the quality of studies

• Systematic reviews focus on storytelling rather than analysis

Which framework is often used in systematic reviews to formulate research questions?

• APA

• PICO

• SWOT

• SPSS

What is the purpose of conducting a meta-analysis as part of a systematic review?

• To gather qualitative data

• To create a narrative description of findings

• To statistically combine results from multiple studies for a quantitative summary

• To identify the broad themes in existing literature

Which of the following is a characteristic of a well-conducted systematic review?

• It has a subjective selection of studies

• It includes only published articles

• It follows a structured and transparent methodology

• It avoids statistical analysis

What type of literature review involves using quantitative techniques to analyze publication patterns?

• Systematic review

• Bibliometric analysis

• Meta-analysis

• Narrative review

In evaluating studies for a literature review, which source should be prioritized for credibility?

• Online forums

• Peer-reviewed journal articles

• Unpublished student essays

• Blog posts

Which tool is commonly used to visualize bibliometric networks in a literature review?

• RevMan

• VOSviewer

• SPSS

• PRISMA