CPI Research Methods & Academic Writing Flashcards

What is the primary purpose of a literature review in academic research?

Answer: To summarize and synthesize existing scholarship relevant to the research topic

A literature review synthesizes prior scholarship to establish context, identify gaps, and justify the current study.

Which research design integrates both quantitative and qualitative data collection?

Answer: Mixed-methods research

Mixed-methods research combines numerical data and narrative data to provide a more comprehensive understanding of a phenomenon.

What does it mean for a journal article to be 'peer-reviewed'?

Answer: It has been evaluated by experts in the field before publication

Peer review means independent scholars in the discipline critically evaluated the manuscript before it was accepted for publication.

Which citation style is most widely used in education and social science research?

Answer: APA (American Psychological Association)

APA style is the standard format for research papers in education, psychology, and most social sciences.

Which type of research variable is deliberately manipulated by the researcher?

Answer: Independent variable

The independent variable is the factor the researcher changes or controls to observe its effect on outcomes.

For which type of study is Institutional Review Board (IRB) approval required?

Answer: Research involving human subjects

IRB approval is required whenever research involves human participants to protect their rights, welfare, and privacy.