Compre Reviewer

1. Which of the following is an example of qualitative research? 

• A. Using surveys to gather numerical data 

• B. Conducting indepth interviews

• C. Testing hypotheses through experiments

• D. Analyzing large datasets statistically

2. Why is a literature review an essential step in the research process? 

• A. It helps to develop new policies 

• B. It ensures researchers follow ethical guidelines 

• C. It allows researchers to identify gaps in existing studies 

• D. It helps in gathering data from participants

3. Which research method would you choose if you wanted to explore behaviors in their natural setting? 

• A. Surveys 

• B. Experiments 

• C. Observations 

• D. Case studies

4. If a researcher is analyzing trends in the data, which step of the research process are they in? 

• A. Defining the problem 

• B. Collecting data 

• C. Analyzing data 

• D. Interpreting findings

5. Which of the following is a valid ethical consideration in research? 

• A. Using unreliable data to support a hypothesis 

• B. Disregarding participant confidentiality for easier publication 

• C. Ensuring objectivity and avoiding bias 

• D. Ignoring informed consent when participants are anonymous

6. Which of the following is NOT a recommended source for identifying relevant literature? 

• A. Google Scholar 

• B. Wikepedia

• C. ERIC 

• D. University Websites

7. Why is it important to evaluate the credibility of an author when conducting a literature review? 

• A. To confirm the author's affiliation with a well-known journal

• B. To ensure the author’s expertise and reputation in the field

• C. To compare the author's opinions with other researchers

• D. To determine if the author uses Boolean operators in their search terms

8. If you want to find additional sources for your literature review, what is one effective strategy you can use? 

• A. Reviewing the bibliography of relevant articles 

• B. Rereading the same article multiple times 

• C. Searching for sources in unrelated fields 

• D. Using informal discussions with peers

9. When analyzing conflicting findings in the literature, what should you primarily focus on? 

• A. Ignoring discrepancies and moving on to the next study 

• B. Examining the methodologies and sample sizes of the studies 

• C. Focusing only on the studies that support your research question 

• D. Citing the study with the most recent publication date

10. Which of the following best explains how you should critique the relevance of a source in your literature review? 

• A. Assess whether the source provides a direct answer to your research question 

• B. Check if the source was published by a prestigious journal 

• C. Ensure the source uses complex statistical methods 

• D. Evaluate the number of citations the source has received