The Four Stages of the Research Process Are ____

The four stages of the research process are ____.

A) selecting a topic,breaking the topic down into its components,researching the most current literature on the topic,and reporting results
B) selecting a topic,collecting data,analyzing data,and reporting results
C) selecting a topic,collecting and analyzing data,developing a theory based on data collection and analysis,and reporting results
D) selecting a topic,formulating a hypothesis,selecting a scientific method,and collecting and analyzing data