Analyzing and Interpreting Literature CLEP Prep Practice Exam

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What is the primary purpose of a literature review?

To summarize a piece of literature.
To evaluate a piece of literature.
To assess the reliability of a piece of literature.
To analyze a collection of related literature.

The correct answer is: To analyze a collection of related literature.

A literature review serves to analyze a collection of related literature by identifying common themes or studies, synthesizing information, and identifying gaps in research. Option A is incorrect because a literature review is not just a summary of a single piece of literature, but rather an examination of multiple sources. Option B is incorrect because while evaluation can be one aspect of a literature review, it is not the primary purpose. Option C is incorrect because while assessing reliability may be a part of a literature review, it is not the main goal. Therefore, the primary purpose of a literature review is to analyze a collection of related literature.