Suppose that you have decided to conduct a social survey using your clients as a study sample. Which of the steps in scientific inquiry comes first in your study process?

A. selecting the questions to put on the questionnaire
B. deciding on the type of study sample that will be drawn
C. determining the purpose of the study and the basic research question to be answered
D. determining what level of statistical significance will be employed in testing the study hypothesis


Ans: C

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