Question $1(1$ point$)$

Tom is a sociologist who wants to study college students' behavior during Spring Break in Florida. Tom decided to study this issue because of public concerns about the impacts of alcohol use on college students and because he was able to obtain a research grant to study this issue. This is an example of and as parts of the research process.

A$)$ the availability of research funding; reviewing the literature.

B$)$ the availability of research funding; formulating a hypothesis.

C$)$ current debate over social issues; the availability of research funding.

D$)$ current debate over social issues; selecting a topic.