A researcher conducts a review of relevant literature prior to developing a research study in order to:
A) avoid duplication of research ideas.
B) determine which theoretical framework is best adapted to the research problem.
C) determine which type of study would be most cost-effective.
D) identify what is known and unknown about a particular problem.

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Conducting a review of relevant literature is important to identify what is currently known and unknown about a particular problem or research question. This helps researchers to narrow their focus and to develop new research based on existing knowledge. It can also help to identify gaps in the existing knowledge and to formulate research questions and hypotheses that will address those gaps. While the other options (avoiding duplication, determining theoretical framework, and identifying cost-effective study designs) may also be important considerations in research, they are not the primary reason for conducting a literature review.

A Researcher Conducts a Review of Relevant Literature Prior to Developing