Which of the Following Would a Researcher Be Least Likely

question 42

Multiple Choice

Which of the following would a researcher be least likely to do when conducting a literature review?

• A) Indicate what findings are strongly and weakly supported in the literature.
• B) Discuss future directions for research.
• C) Calculate an effect size for all of the studies reviewed.
• D) Indicate inconsistencies and areas in which research is lacking.

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Definitions:

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