The purpose of a literature review is to share with a reader the results of other studies related to the topic, relate to the larger ongoing dialogue and provide a framework for establishing the importance of the topic
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Strive to use passive voice as much as possible in scholarly writing.
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When referring to prior research, such as in a literature review, use past tense verbs, as these studies are complete. When referring to your proposed topic or your proposed study use of present and future tense verbs, as you are proposing or envisioning the research you will undertake. Only after your study is completed should you refer to your topic or your study in the past tense.
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Quantitative research is numerical, allowing the researcher to statistically analyze data. Qualitative data research focuses on in-depth and detailed inquiry of the phenomenon to develop an understanding. True False
Quantitative research is designed to collect cold, hard facts, i.e., numbers. Quantitative data is structured and statistical. Qualitative research collects information to describe or understand a topic, not measure it.
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According to Creswell, four worldviews are prominent in literature: positivist/post-positivist, Constructivist, Transformative and Pragmatic.
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After selection of a research method (approach), a determination of the research design must be made. Quantitative research designs include experiments, quasi-experiments causal-comparative research, and correlational design. Qualitative research designs include narrative research, phenomenological research, grounded theory, ethnographies, and case studies
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Qualitative researchers tend to typically use constructivist and transformative philosophical paradigms. Quantitative researchers tend to typically use positivist/postpositivist philosophical paradigms.
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The determination of whether to hyphenated words such as peer-reviewed, quasiexperimental, or postpositivism should be made by following the indications given by Microsoft Words spell and grammar check feature.
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