The first step in the scientific method is to test with an experiment.
form a hypothesis.
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draw a conclusion,
O analyze the data.
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The first step in the scientific method is to ask a question

From the options provided I think it's form a hypothesis

I am not fully sure because the correct answer was not an option

Explanation:

china unilaterally claims the entire south china sea as sovereign territory, then builds artificial islands to bolster its claim. it suddenly activates an air defense identification zone over the east china sea, and threatens to down any aircraft that does not report its position. it builds roads into indian territory, then redraws the maps to show that it is actually chinese territory. the people's republic under president xi jinping is quickly becoming the bully of asia.

1775 is your answer hope this