You Have Decided to Conduct a Study to Examine Whether

You have decided to conduct a study to examine whether gender explains client no-shows (i.e., a client failing to show up for a therapy appointment) . You have found literature that suggests that males are more likely to no-show for appointments for services like the one you are evaluating. What is the logical next phase of research for you to undertake?

A) determine the statistic that will be used to test the study hypothesis
B) determine the study methods you will employ
C) compose the statement of the study conclusions
D) collect and analyze data