To study a genetic variation in a population, what should a scientist do FIRST?

(1 point)
Responses

design a test to collect quantitative and qualitative data

design a test to collect quantitative and qualitative data

identify the observable characteristics and variations of the trait

identify the observable characteristics and variations of the trait

develop a hypothesis for how the adaptation benefits the organism

develop a hypothesis for how the adaptation benefits the organism

share their findings to inform other scientists

identify the observable characteristics and variations of the trait