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The main purpose of the review of the literature is to:

a) acknowledge the work of others by listing their findings prior to proposing your own project.

b) show how your study is related to, and extends, other work in the area.

c) publicly demonstrate your mastery of the research literature in your area.

d) show how your study is superior to other work done in the area.

Solution

b) to show how  your study is related to, and extends, other work in the area.