1 Problem Understanding The task is to count the number of 'r's in the word 'strawberry'. This requires identifying each occurrence of the letter 'r' in the given word and keeping a count. 2 Data Gathering The word to analyze is 'strawberry'. I need to examine each character in this word. 3 Hypothesis Formation Based on a quick glance, I hypothesize that there are 2 'r's in 'strawberry', but I need to verify this systematically. 4 Analysis I will go through each letter of 'strawberry' one by one: s-t-r-a-w-b-e-r-r-y 5 Calculation Counting the 'r's: 1) First 'r' at position 3, 2) Second 'r' at position 9. Total count: 2 6 Verification Double-checking: s(0)-t(0)-r(1)-a(1)-w(1)-b(1)-e(1)-r(2)-r(2)-y(2). Confirmed, there are 2 'r's. 7 Conclusion Drawing The final answer is that there are 2 'r's in the word 'strawberry'. 8 Implementation To present the answer, I will state: 'There are 2 r's in the word "strawberry".' This directly answers the question in a clear and concise manner.