________ Is Often the Most Difficult but Most Critical Step

question 21

Multiple Choice

________ is often the most difficult but most critical step in the research process.

• A) Developing the research plan
• B) Collecting and analyzing the data
• C) Defining the problem and research objectives
• D) Interpreting the findings
• E) Gathering secondary data

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Definitions:

Coastal Breezes

Wind currents that are generated by the temperature difference between the land and the ocean, with the land absorbing and releasing heat faster than the water.

Lichens

Symbiotic organisms consisting of a fungus and an alga or cyanobacterium, living together and often found on rocks or trees.

Adaptation

The process by which a species becomes fitted to its environment; it is the result of natural selection acting upon heritable variation.

Drought Tolerant

Refers to plants that are able to survive and thrive in conditions with very little water.