If a reviewer is asking "Does the summary of the current empirical and theoretical knowledge provide a basis for the study?", what part of the study is being critiqued?

a. Literature review
b. Research objectives, questions, or hypotheses
c. Research problem and purpose
d. Study framework


ANS: A
Questions about the current empirical and theoretical knowledge address the literature review.
This question does not address the objectives, questions or hypotheses.
This question does not address the research problem or purpose.
This question does not address the study framework.

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