When psychologist Kyle Conlon and his colleagues reviewed previously published studies before beginning their own research on weight loss and noted that both goal-focused and achievement-focused approaches were popular, they were completing which step in the scientific method?
A) making observations
B) testing a hypothesis
C) theory building
D) defining the problem

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Quizplus · Accepted Answer

Reviewing previously published studies and noting popular approaches is an act of making observations, which is the first step in the scientific method.

When Psychologist Kyle Conlon and His Colleagues Reviewed Previously Published