Question

what is a research gap?​

Answer 1

Explanation:

The gap, also considered the missing piece or pieces in the research literature, is the area that has not yet been explored or is under-explored. This could be a population or sample (size, type, location, etc.), research method, data collection and/or analysis, or other research variables or conditions.

Answer 2

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A research gap is a question or a problem that has not been answered by any of the existing studies or research within your field. ... Sometimes you'll find a research gap if all the existing research is outdated and in need of new/updated research (studies on Internet use in 2001, for example).

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Five types of research gaps are:

(a) Population

(b) Intervention

(c) Comparison

(d) Outcomes

(e) Setting