What Is the Main Reason That Sociologists Review Previous Research

question 41

Multiple Choice

What is the main reason that sociologists review previous research?

• A) to determine if they will be able to get their own research published in a scholarly journal
• B) to determine what is already known and where gaps or limitations exist
• C) to criticize the work of other sociologists
• D) to decide on one or more of the research methods available for the research design

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