Which of the Following Represents the First Step of the Research

question 13

Multiple Choice

Which of the following represents the first step of the research process?

• A) Select a research design.
• B) Identify the problem area.
• C) Analyze the data.
• D) Select the measures.

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Definitions:

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SRY Gene

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Gene Expression

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