The Scientific Method: From Hypothesis to Theory

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## TL;DR
The Scientific Method: From Hypothesis to Theory: The scientific method is a disciplined process for asking questions, forming hypotheses, testing ideas, analyzing evidence, and revising explanations.

## Core Explanation
Real science is iterative rather than a rigid checklist. Observations lead to questions and hypotheses, experiments or observations test predictions, and evidence is evaluated through replication, peer criticism, and fit with existing knowledge.

## Further Reading

- [Scientific method](https://www.britannica.com/science/scientific-method)
- [OpenStax Biology 2e: The Process of Science](https://openstax.org/books/biology-2e/pages/1-2-the-process-of-science)
- [Understanding Science: How Science Works](https://undsci.berkeley.edu/understanding-science-101/how-science-works/)