The answer to a strong research question leads to
a firm “yes” or “no” conclusion.
a thesis, or topic statement.
mla or apa citations.
conflicting information.

The correct answer is B „a thesis or a topic statement” is the answer to a strong research question. A research questions can objectively be answered using existing information that can be collected. So, as you advance in your research questions, you are successfully agreeing what any thesis in your project will be about. Your question states exactly which one your thesis will be answering.

answer: the first one

explanation:

explicitly is defined as “in a clear and detailed manner, leaving no room for confusion or doubt.” the rest are interpretive and not clearly proven leaving in fact possible “confusion or doubt” which explicitly, by definition cannot have.

d. lennie pats too hard, and then panics.