Final decisions around methodology and (data collection) methods are made when the literature review is completed, or nearly completed. This is because the researcher needs to learn from the literature what is already known in this area, and they need to be able to clearly see what is not known. The researcher will then develop their research project to ensure that the research makes a contribution to knowledge.

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This statement is true. The literature review helps the researcher to understand the existing knowledge and identify gaps in the literature, which informs the methodology and data collection methods for the research project.

Final Decisions Around Methodology and (Data Collection) Methods Are Made