The Review of Literature in Quantitative Research Directs Everything from the First

The review of literature in quantitative research directs everything from the first ideas about the study variables through recommendations based upon the study's conclusions. What are outputs of the literature review in quantitative research?

A) Development of conceptual definitions of concepts
B) Determining the statistical power of the sample
C) Determination of how many subjects will drop out of the study
D) Description of what studies have been performed, so as to provide initial direction for the study method
E) Interpretation of the study findings, in comparison with previous research