Understanding Research Concepts

What is a literature review?

• A summary of previous research

• A detailed analysis of a single study

• A personal opinion on a topic

• A collection of unrelated articles

What does credibility refer to in research?

• The believability of a research account

• The accuracy of a method

• The originality of a source

• The relevance of a topic

What is validity in research?

• The accuracy of a method

• The believability of a research account

• The relevance of a topic

• The originality of a source

What is a claim in research?

• A debatable argument

• A personal opinion

• A summary of findings

• A research gap

What is a primary source?

• Firsthand information

• Secondhand information

• A summary of research

• A literature review

What is a secondary source?

• Secondhand information

• Firsthand information

• A personal opinion

• A research gap

What does synthesis involve?

• Comparing different materials

• Summarizing a single study

• Evaluating a research gap

• Claiming a personal opinion

What is a research gap?

• A question not yet answered

• A summary of findings

• A personal opinion

• A literature review