Practical Research 1st Lesson Flashcards
define “Related Literature”
serves to clarify the different variables being studied and the central concepts of the research study.
examples of Related Literature
- books
- encyclopedias
- published journals
- newspapers
- magazines
define “Literature Review” (1)
is a specific type of research paper that focuses on published literature on a given topic.
define “Literature Review” (2)
serves as the initial step in doing research.
serves to clarify the different variables being studied and the central concepts of the research study.
Related Literature
is a specific type of research paper that focuses on published literature on a given topic.
Literature Review
serves as the initial step in doing research.
Literature Review
Through a literature review, the following are clarified and defined:
- Major Variables
- Sub-Variables
- Indicators
define “Major Variables”
the central idea of the entire literature
the central idea of the entire literature
Major Variables
two types of Major Variables
- Dependent Variable
- Independent Variable
The independent variable is the _____.
cause
The dependent variable is the ______.
effect
define “Sub-Variables”
help specify which particular aspect of the major variable is being referred to
help specify which particular aspect of the major variable is being referred to
Sub-Variables
define “Indicators”
specific information that describes the sub-variables
specific information that describes the sub-variables
Indicators
4 Stages Involved in Writing the Literature
- Problem formulation.
- Literature research.
- Data evaluation.
- Analysis and interpretation
Common Format
- The Introduction
- The Body
- The Conclusion
