When designing an experiment, the first step is to

The choices for this question can be found elsewhere and as follows:

(a) state a hypothesis
(b) list a procedure
(c) state the problem
(d) analyze the data

I think the correct answer from the choices listed is option C. When designing an experiment, the first step is to state the problem because you cannot proceed to other parts without knowing the problem.

If its history of, then b) because a) implies only present day (now)