The right choice would be A
The answer would be the second option. The best reason for doing more background research after making an observation and before forming a hypothesis is to prevent making the same mistakes made in a prior experiment. It is to make sure that you are able to see the problems of a research and make an experimental design that will minimize the errors.
Answer:
If you cut a starfish radially (cut passing through the centre of the body) in five parts, every part will regrow into a new fully developed star fish.