Conducting a literature review as an early step in the research process is important for which of the following reasons?
a. It enables researchers to find out what research has been done on the topic of
the investigation, helping them to ask relevant questions, develop a methodology, and
be in touch with the concerns of the discipline.
b. It helps researchers relax prior to conducting research so they can give their full
energy and focus to the research project.
c. It helps researchers become social critics, able to assess their own and others'
research in an objective and credible fashion.
d. It helps the researcher find parallels between social issues and the great works
of English literature, which can be useful when conducting in-depth interviews and focus
groups.
