A researcher is starting a study and wants to read what others have documented about similar studies. What is this researcher engaging in?
A) naturalistic observation
B) qualitative research
C) data analysis
D) literature review

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The researcher is engaging in a literature review, which involves reading and summarizing what others have documented about similar studies to gain a comprehensive understanding of the topic at hand.

A Researcher Is Starting a Study and Wants to Read