The First Step in the Research Process Is Which of the Following

question 7

Multiple Choice

The first step in the research process is which of the following?

• A) Gather data.
• B) Review the literature.
• C) Assess the need.
• D) Determine partner opportunities.

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Definitions:

Continental Crust

The thick part of the Earth's crust that forms the continents, characterized by its buoyancy and primarily granitic composition.

Passive Margin

A type of continental margin that is not an active plate boundary, characterized by little volcanic and earthquake activity.

Indonesian Earthquake

A seismic event occurring in Indonesia, a country prone to earthquakes due to its location on the Pacific "Ring of Fire."

Tsunami

A large sea wave produced by uplift, subsidence, or some other disturbance of the seafloor, especially by a shallow submarine earthquake.