Literature Review Quiz

What is the main purpose of a literature review?

• To limit the scope of the research

• To present only quantitative data

• To share results of related studies

• To provide a summary of the researcher's personal opinions

Which of the following is NOT a step in conducting a literature review?

• Searching computerized databases

• Skimming initial articles

• Identifying key words

• Conducting interviews

What is ERIC?

• A psychological research database

• A social sciences citation index

• A free online digital library of education research

• A commercial database for business research

In qualitative studies, how do researchers typically handle definitions of key terms?

• They provide few definitions at the beginning

• They include definitions in the appendix

• They provide extensive definitions at the beginning

• They avoid defining terms altogether

Which database is known for literature in the field of psychology?

• Web of Science

• ProQuest

• PsycINFO

• Google Scholar

What is the purpose of identifying key words in a literature review?

• To confuse the reader

• To limit the research scope

• To understand the research project

• To avoid using technical terms

What is the role of the literature review in determining the worth of a topic?

• To present only quantitative data

• To provide a personal opinion

• To help determine if the topic is worth studying

• To summarize unrelated studies

What is the last step in writing a literature review for a quantitative study?

• Review Topic 1

• Provide a summary

• Identify key terms

• Conduct interviews

What is the main focus of a literature review?

• To present the researcher's opinions

• To compare results with other findings

• To avoid using technical language

• To summarize unrelated studies