Which of the following sequences of research steps is nearer

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Which of the following sequences of research steps is nearer to scientific method?

[UGC NET July 2018 (Paper - I)]

A Suggested solution of the problem, Deducing the consequences of the solution, Perceiving the problem situation, Location of the difficulty and testing the solutions.

B Perceiving the problem situation, Locating the actual problem and its definition, Hypothesizing, Deducing the consequences of the suggested solution and Testing the hypothesis in action.

C Defining a problem, Identifying the cause of the problem, defining a population, drawing a sample, collecting data and Analysing results.

D Identifying the causal factors, Defining the problem, developing a hypothesis, selecting a sample, collecting data and arriving at generalizations and Conclusions.