Answer:
D) each of these choices are true.
Step-by-step explanation:
In order to properly identify and define a problem, researchers or analysts must get together with their client (the person or company that will use the data and conclusions obtained by the research study) in order to identify what type of information does the client need, e.g. why the total number of certain type of bank account has decreased.
After the need has been identified, the researchers must define the problem by setting specific objectives of what information they will attempt to obtain and how they can obtain it, e.g. survey an X number of former clients to obtain relevant information about why they decided to change banks. What better service does the other ban offer?
All this must be done before any data is actually obtained because you need to know what to look for or else you could be wasting resources.