Question
Research Methodology and Methods Question on Research Methods and Techniques
Literature review helps the researcher to know and to have his preliminary impressions about:
The thitherto explored and unexplored aspects/dimensions of the problem and the explanations offered or issues raised without offering solutions therefor.
The gaps, if any, in the thitherto-offered explanations of the problem/its dimensions and their inter-relationship and adequacy in explaining the problem/its dimensions.
Theoretical and conceptual issues raised, with or without suggesting solutions there for.
All of the above
The gaps, if any, in the thitherto-offered explanations of the problem/its dimensions and their inter-relationship and adequacy in explaining the problem/its dimensions.
Solution
The correct option is (B): The gaps, if any, in the thitherto-offered explanations of the problem/its dimensions and their inter-relationship and adequacy in explaining the problem/its dimensions.