A systematic review is,
"a review of a clearly formulated question that uses systematic and explicit methods to identify, select, and critically appraise relevant research, and to collect and analyze data from the studies that are included in the review” (Cochrane Collaboration, 2003).
Systematic Review | Literature Review |
“Systematic reviews are characterized by being methodical, comprehensive, transparent, and replicable” (Siddaway, Wood & Hedges, 2019).
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“A literature review synthesizes current knowledge pertaining to the research question. This synthesis is the foundation that, through the use of logical argumentation, allows the researcher to build a convincing thesis case.”(Machi & McEvoy, 2016). |
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