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  Introduction It is obvious that data is involved in any kind of research. The data is collected and analyzed in order to arrive at a meaningful conclusion in relation to the focus of the study or research. Data analysis is usually easier when we have a good understanding of the right statistical tool or technique or test to use. Before we dive deeper, let's refresh our knowledge of some basic data-related concepts. Basic Concepts Data: Data refers to a collection of facts and figures. It could be in the form of numbers, texts, images, sound, among others. Primary data: This refers to the first-hand data collected directly from the source or subject or sample of a study or research. The subject or sample of the study could be human beings or plants or animals or other things. Primary data could be obtained through observation, survey, the use of questionnaire, and so on. Secondary data: This refers to the data that was obtained from already existing data which was o...

  Introduction Review of literature is a very important exercise which researchers as well as students at both undergraduate and postgraduate levels cannot shy away from, as it identifies and summarizes research and theories that are relevant to their area of interest, and as well sets good foundation for research or theses writing. In this article, we will consider some aspects of literature review such as its meaning, its significance, what it entails, steps to take in writing a good literature review, and some of the things that we need to avoid while reviewing literature. Meaning of literature review Let us first break down the key concepts and see what the dictionary has for us as per the meaning of ‘Literature’ and ‘Review’. In Oxford Advanced Learner’s Dictionary (8 th Edition), literature means “pieces of writing or printed information on a particular subject”. Also, Longman Dictionary of Contemporary English defines literature as "all the books, articles, etc. ...