Process or method of science or scientific approach

The core steps typically include:

1. Observation: Noticing a phenomenon or asking a question about the natural world.
2. Hypothesis Formation: Developing a testable explanation or prediction based on observations.
3. Experimentation: Designing and conducting controlled tests to gather data that can support or refute the hypothesis.
4. Data Analysis: Interpreting the results of the experiment.
5. Conclusion: Determining whether the data supports or rejects the hypothesis, and often leading to new observations or hypotheses.