Which of the Following Statements Is FALSE About the Purpose

question 55

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements is FALSE about the purpose of a literature review?

• A)Literature reviews should point out general agreements and minimize the disagreements among previous researchers.
• B)Literature reviews should show where your research fits into the general body of scientific knowledge.
• C)Literature reviews should lay the groundwork for your study.
• D)Literature reviews should show why your research may have value in the larger scheme of things.
• E)All of these choices about literature reviews are true.

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Definitions:

Range

In statistics, the difference between the highest and lowest scores in a distribution, indicating dispersion or variability.

Inferential Statistic

A set of methods used to make inferences or predictions about a larger population based on data collected from a smaller sample.

P Value

A statistical measure that helps scientists determine the significance of their research results, reflecting the likelihood that the observed data could occur by chance.

Mean

A statistical measure that represents the arithmetic average of a set of numbers.