Which One of the Following Is Typically the First Step

Which one of the following is typically the first step on the checklist for starting a research project?

A) Determining how much the research project will cost
B) Establishing what information is needed and how it will be used
C) Describing who is going to do each of the steps in the process
D) Deciding what type of survey will be done before moving forward
E) Clearly establishing that you have the skills to do the research B