- A literature review summarizes existing research broadly, while a systematic review uses rigorous, predefined methods to identify, appraise, and synthesize all relevant studies on a specific question.
- A literature review is always quantitative, while a systematic review is always qualitative.
- A literature review is conducted by one person, while a systematic review is conducted by a team.
- A literature review is published before a study, while a systematic review is published after.
What is the key difference between a “literature review” and a “systematic review”?
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