The step in a$$ decision$-$making process where decision makers determine what is to be$$ decided, what the criteria for the decision will$$ be$,$ and what data are available is called$\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_.$

A$.$

decision analysis

B$.$

the choice step

C$.$

alternatives formulation

D$.$

intelligence gathering

E$.$

the review step