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Systematic reviews are conducted to gather research evidence that will answer a very specific research question (Chandler et al., 2021; Munn et al., 2018).
Purpose:
Process for conducting a systematic review:
Conducting a systematic review is costly in terms of time, staffing, and commitment so always check to see if your topic has already been reviewed.
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