The section of a research report that describes the purpose of a research study will include
A) what relationships among key variables will be examined.
B) which various theories provide context for the research problem.
C) what is currently understood about the research problem.
D) why the research is necessary to help close a gap in knowledge.

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The research purpose is a statement generated from the research problem identifying the specific focus of goal of the study.The theoretical framework identifies how theories provide context for the research question.The literature review identifies what is currently known about the research problem.The research problem is a statement about why the research is necessary to close gaps in knowledge.

The Section of a Research Report That Describes the Purpose