The correct order of the first three steps in the scientific method is:
A) Statement of hypothesis, selection of research design, and review of literature
B) Description of theoretical framework, full disclosure, and statement of purpose
C) Statement of purpose, identification of the problem, and statement of hypotheses
D) Identification of the problem, statement of purpose, and review of the literature

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The steps of the scientific method are identification of the problem; statement of the purpose; review of the literature; description of the theoretical framework; definition of terms; statement of the hypothesis(es); selection of the research design,population,and sample; institutional review board approval; collection of data; analysis and interpretation of data; and presentation of findings and recommendations.

The Correct Order of the First Three Steps in the Scientific