Literature Gap Finder

Systematic framework for identifying research opportunities in statistical methodology

Use this skill when: positioning research contributions, finding gaps in methodology literature, identifying unexplored combinations of methods and settings, building literature reviews, or deciding on research directions.

The Gap-Finding Framework

What Makes a Good Research Gap?

A publishable gap must be:

1. Real - Not already addressed (check thoroughly!)
2. Important - Solves a problem researchers face
3. Tractable - Can be solved with available tools
4. Novel - Provides new insight, not just combination
5. Timely - Relevant to current research trends