To prepare:

• Review the Learning Resources about the purpose of research and how the literature review justifies a research problem (i.e., a problem amenable to scientific study).

Post your response to the following:

• Based on the Learning Resources, how do you describe the purpose of research and the role of the literature review in justifying a research problem (i.e., amenable to scientific study).

Note: Your posts should be substantial (500 words minimum), supported with scholarly evidence from your research and/or the Learning Resources, and properly cited using APA style.