The first step in the scientific method is __________; the third step is to __________.
A. identifying a question of scientific interest; choose a research method and a research design
B. forming a hypothesis; choose a research method and a research design
C. identifying a question of scientific interest; collect data to test the hypothesis
D. collecting data to test the hypothesis; choose a research method and a research design
Answer: A
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