How Is the Review of Literature Different for Reports of Qualitative

question 8

Multiple Choice

How is the review of literature different for reports of qualitative studies and reports of quantitative studies?

• A) Literature review has no role in qualitative research.
• B) Articles for literature review in qualitative studies are largely drawn from secondary sources.
• C) Often the literature review for a qualitative study is not conducted until after the study has been completed.
• D) The processes involved in literature review are the same for both qualitative and quantitative studies.

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Definitions:

Principle of Utilitarianism

A theory in normative ethics holding that the best action is the one that maximizes utility, usually defined as that which produces the greatest well-being of the greatest number of people.

Moral Standards

Principles concerning the distinction between right and wrong or good and bad behavior, often culturally defined and personally or socially enforced.

Rationalization

The process of explaining an often undesirable behavior or feeling in a logically acceptable way, distancing oneself from the true underlying motivations.

Ethical Course

A direction of action that aligns with moral principles and professional integrity.