One advantage of using the Social Science Citation Index (SSCI) as a source of locating previous research is it:

A) excludes the articles that have already been viewed by the researcher conducting the research.
B) does not require one to identify a "key article."
C) gives the references and abstracts of articles related to the topic published before a "key article."
D) allows one to search for subsequent articles that have referred to a "key article."

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Celenia Sampson · Accepted Answer

Final Answer : D, Explanation :  The Social Science Citation Index (SSCI) allows one to search for subsequent articles that have referred to a key article. This is a useful feature as it allows the researcher to locate newer articles that have built upon the ideas or findings in the key article. Additionally, it provides a way to see the impact and influence of the key article on subsequent research.

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