A new disease is identified in the eastern United States. A literature search that shows that no quantitative research, but only qualitative research, has been performed regarding the disease. The National Institutes of Health (NIH) identifies that same area as one of research priority. What does this collectively describe?

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A research gap is identified when existing literature does not address a particular issue or area comprehensively, in this case, the lack of quantitative research on a new disease despite its recognition as a priority area by the NIH.

A New Disease Is Identified in the Eastern United States