The first step in scientific method, is to ask a question

a) form a hypothesis

b) state the problem

c)state the conclusion

d) research the problem

state the problem                                                  

the first step is to make an objective observation , and to do that you would first need to research the problem, so the answer would be D) research the problem.

the 2nd step is to form a hypothesis.

all cities have a governor

all cities are in states or provnies then country

all cities have people

difference

some are rich

some are poor

some are average

d.) continue to rise rapidly