Why Is It Important to Review the Literature About Previous

question 99

Multiple Choice

Why is it important to review the literature about previous research on your topic?

• A) To make sure nobody has ever done the same study before
• B) So that you will be able to prove that the previous researchers were wrong.
• C) To help you refine your own thinking about the topic.
• D) To ensure that you will test a different hypothesis.

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Definitions:

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