A group of researchers wants to conduct a scientific study to investigate dietary factors that affect the development of obesity.Which of the following activities is likely to be the first step of their research efforts?

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The first step in conducting a scientific study is to observe and gather data. In this case, researchers would likely observe the dietary practices of obese individuals before designing an experiment to investigate the relationship between diet and obesity. B, C, and D are not appropriate first steps as they occur after data collection and analysis has taken place.

A Group of Researchers Wants to Conduct a Scientific Study