What is the form of knowledge in discovery research?
a. Single research studies
b. Meta-synthesis
c. Systematic review
d. Meta-analysis
ANS: A
Discovery research represents knowledge produced in the form of single research studies. The other three choices represent synthesis of multiple studies.
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