After reviewing previously published studies, psychologist Kyle Conlon and his colleagues wanted to know "Will people lose more weight if they maintain a goal focus or if they maintain an achievement focus?" At this point in their research, Conlon and his colleagues were completing which step in the scientific method?
A)publishing their own results
B)testing a hypothesis
C)building a theory
D)defining the problem

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Defining the problem is the step in the scientific method where researchers identify and specify the issue they are interested in investigating. In this scenario, Kyle Conlon and his colleagues were formulating the question they wanted to explore, which is a part of defining the problem.

After Reviewing Previously Published Studies, Psychologist Kyle Conlon and His