What Step in the Research Process Comes Before the Analysis

What step in the research process comes before the analysis of data?

A) the development of the knowledge base
B) the drawing of conclusions about the data in regard to the basic research question
C) the discussion of the implications of the data results to the improvement of social work practice
D) the discussion of the strengths and weaknesses of the study methods in regard to the study findings with recommendations on how the study methods for this study could be improved