A Literature Review Is ______

question 22

Multiple Choice

A literature review is ______.

• A) the same as a journal article
• B) only conducted with books
• C) a detailed review of past research in a topic area
• D) never conducted using PsycINFO

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Definitions:

Correlation

A statistical measure that describes the extent to which two variables change together, and the direction (positive or negative) of that relationship.

Magnitude

The size, extent, or importance of something, often quantified in terms of measurements or impact.

Case Study

An in-depth analysis of a particular subject, group, or event to explore causation in order to find underlying principles.

Analogue Experiment

A research method in which the researcher attempts to replicate or simulate under controlled conditions aspects of a real-life situation.