The body of knowledge in a thesis refers to the collection of established theories, concepts, research, and existing literature that is relevant to the topic being explored in the thesis. It typically includes a comprehensive review and synthesis of academic and scholarly works related to the research area. This body of knowledge provides the foundation for the research and helps situate the study within existing knowledge and understanding of the field. It also helps to identify gaps in the current knowledge, justify the research question or hypothesis, and provide a framework for interpreting the findings.
