Which of the Following Sequences Best Describes the Initial Steps $\rightarrow$

Which of the following sequences best describes the initial steps in the research process?

A) Review literature $\rightarrow$ select topic $\rightarrow$ design research $\rightarrow$ formulate research question
B) Review literature $\rightarrow$ select topic $\rightarrow$ formulate research question $\rightarrow$ design research
C) Select topic $\rightarrow$ review literature $\rightarrow$ formulate research question $\rightarrow$ design research
D) Formulate research question $\rightarrow$ select topic $\rightarrow$ design research $\rightarrow$ review literature