Lorenzo follows the steps of the historical-comparative research process.He begins to write up his findings regarding the nuclear facility accident in Fukushima,Japan,in 2012.Which statement would come first in his paper?
A)This study yields important implications for nuclear facilities around the world.
B)Existing literature regarding risk management in large-scale societies has significant gaps.
C)My data show four patterns regarding risk management strategies in Fukushima.
D)Fukushima provides a case for evaluating theories about risk management in large-scale societies.

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The statement that comes first in a research paper should introduce the topic and provide context. In this case, statement D introduces the topic of the Fukushima nuclear facility accident and frames it within the context of evaluating theories about risk management in large-scale societies.

Lorenzo Follows the Steps of the Historical-Comparative Research Process