Which list describes the sequence scientists typically follow in the beginning stages of their investigations about how nature works?
A) analyze data → search literature → perform experiment → identify a problem → ask a question
B) ask a question → search literature → perform experiment → analyze data → identify a problem
C) search literature → ask a question → identify a problem → analyze data → perform experiment
D) identify a problem → search literature → ask a question → perform experiment → analyze data
E) ask a question → search literature → identify a problem → perform experiment → analyze data

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The correct sequence typically starts with identifying a problem, which leads to searching the literature to understand what is already known. This helps in formulating a specific question, which is then investigated through experiments. The data from these experiments are analyzed to draw conclusions.

Which List Describes the Sequence Scientists Typically Follow in the Beginning