Before beginning a research project,researchers should search the psychological literature about their topic
A)to stop the research if the study or a similar one has already been done.
B)to demonstrate that no one has had a similar idea.
C)in order to develop research hypotheses.
D)all of these

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Researchers search the literature to understand the current state of knowledge on a topic, identify gaps, and develop informed research hypotheses.

Before Beginning a Research Project,researchers Should Search the Psychological Literature