Ed 603 Quiz 4

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  1. Which of the following statements is least likely a purpose for reviewing the literature?
    1. To develop a logical framework for the problem.
    2. To avoid duplication.
    3. To identify research strategies.
    4. To demonstrate the researcher's competence.

  2. Which of the following, should you consult first when doing a systematic literature search in education?
    1. ERIC system
    2. Dissertation Abstracts International
    3. government documents
    4. Psychological Abstracts

  3. Which of the following indexes is least likely to be useful for locating educational research studies?
    1. Current Index to Journals in Education
    2. Education Index
    3. Readers Guide to Periodical Literature
    4. Resources in Education

  4. If a researcher discovers there is a lack of literature on the specific problem, s/he has chosen, s/he should probably
    1. cry a little.
    2. gladly discard the problem and seek a new one.
    3. pursue the problem because it needs to be researched.

  5. Which of the following connectors is used to broaden a computer search?
    1. and
    2. and/or
    3. or

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