Which of the Following Is an Accurate List,in Order,of the Steps

Which of the following is an accurate list,in order,of the steps of the scientific method?

A) Define variables;state assumptions;form a hypothesis;test
B) State assumptions;define variables;form a hypothesis;test
C) Identify variables;state assumptions;test;form a hypothesis
D) Identify variables;form a hypothesis;form behavioral assumptions;test
E) Define assumptions;form behavioral assumptions;form hypothesis;test