Answer:
C - By clearly stating where the quoted information came from
Explanation:
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I would say the correct answer is that has an undetermined answer.
If a subject has been thoroughly covered, then there is no need for this researcher to do it all over again. If it's impossible to answer, there is no need to try. If it can be answered easily, then it doesn't really require a research. This leaves us with the last option, because a researcher might want to try and determine the answer.
Answer:
he gives his crew wax to put in their ears and has them tie him to the ship, giving them strict orders to not untie him.