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Importance, Purposes, and Functions of
Related Literature and Studies
1. They help or guide the researcher in searching
for or selecting a better research problem or
topic. By reviewing related materials, a
replication of a similar problem may be found
better than the problem already chosen.
Replication is the study of research problem
already conducted but in another place.
Importance, Purposes, and Functions of
Related Literature and Studies
2. They help the investigator understand his topic
for research better. Reviewing related literature
and studies may clarify vague points about his
problem.
Importance, Purposes, and Functions of
Related Literature and Studies
3. They ensure that there will be no duplication of
other studies. There is duplication if an
investigation already made is conducted again
in the same locale using practically the same
respondents. This is avoided if a survey of
related literature and studies be made first.
Importance, Purposes, and Functions of
Related Literature and Studies
4. They help and guide the researcher in locating
more sources of related information. This is
because the bibliography of a study already
conducted indicate references about similar
studies.
1. Libraries
2. Government and private offices
3. The National Library
4. The Library of Department of Education,
Culture and Sports
CHARACTERISTICS OF A GOOD
REVIEW OF SOURCES OF
RELATED LITERATURE AND
STUDIES
The following are the characteristics of related
literature and studies that should be cited:
Descriptive-Qualitative
Detailed descriptions of specific situation(s)
using interviews, observations, document
review.
Descriptive-Quantitative
Numerical descriptions (frequency, average)
Advantages of a Qualitative Research
Disadvantages of a Qualitative Research
Advantages of a Quantitative Research
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