A scientist has noted a possible relationship between a certain chemical substance found in fish and the occurrence of kidney failure to humans. Which of the following preliminary steps should the scientist take before conducting experiment?
A. Establish a cause and effect relationship between the substance and the outcome
B. Write a research grant proposal to the appropriate federal funding agency
C. Review the literature to determine what other research is available on this topic
Distribute letter of consent to human subjects who will be used in the research
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C. Review what others have observed, documented, and studied
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