Identify the Role of the Literature in the Generation of Research

question 5

Essay

Identify the role of the literature in the generation of research ideas. Explain how to appropriately find and navigate the literature to yield appropriate background information. Include a discussion of potential sources of literature and where these sources may be accessed. Using one of the avenues for accessing the literature, discuss a step by step process of how to find the literature, and then discuss how to use the literature to formulate a viable research question. Include the research question and at least one hypothesis in your answer.

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Definitions:

Social Referencing

The process by which individuals look to others in their environment to obtain cues on how to behave or react to a certain situation or stimulus.

Object Permanence

The understanding that objects continue to exist even when they cannot be seen, heard, or touched, typically developed in infancy.

Manual Dexterity

The skill and ability to use one's hands to perform complex tasks with precision and coordination.

Gross Motor Skill Development

The progression of physical abilities that involve large muscle groups, such as walking, jumping, and throwing.