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* Keep sampling
* You will need a large group

1. Define a question
2. Gather information and resources (observe)
3. Form an explanatory hypothesis
4. Test the hypothesis by performing an experiment and collecting data in a reproducible manner
5. Analyze the data
6. Interpret the data and draw conclusions that serve as a starting point for new hypothesis
7. Publish results
8. Retest (frequently done by other scientists)

** The iterative cycle inherent in this step-by-step method goes from point 3 to 6 back to 3 again.
** Enjoy