Yes. The data must not be allowed to influence the choice of the hypothesis.
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Ask a question. Collect information. Form a hypothesis. Perform an experiment. Collect data and analyze data. Interpret data. If data support your hypothesis, draw conclusions. If they don't, form a new hypothesis and re-do the process. Publish your results. Repeat experiments.
1. Define the question 2. Gather information and resources (observe) 3. Form hypothesis 4. Perform experiment and collect data 5. Analyze data and interpret data 6. Draw conclusions that serve as a starting point for new hypothesis 7. Communicate results
You may form a hypothesis about an every day event.
Statistics refers to the collection, analysis, interpretation and presentation of data. Its functions include presenting facts in simple form, testing hypothesis, facilitates comparison and forecasting.
It is called a hypothesis.