Problem
Systematic reviews can be very time consuming considering the final product is considered by some not to be true research. Why do researchers put the time and effort into systematic reviews and what is the benefit?
Items to include in your answer:
i. Provide a definition of a systematic review in a couple of sentences.
ii. Why would a researcher include both published and unpublished literature in a systematic review? Do you think this is a good idea and why?
iii. Why do researchers put the time and effort into systematic reviews?
iv. What is the benefit of systematic reviews?