The experiment tests the hypothesis.
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You cant go through the full scientific method process.(Because the 7th step is drawing conclusions & checking whether your hypothesis is right or wrong.)
Write it up and publish.
The hypothesis which has been tested and verified repeatedly by tests is called theory.
A hypothesis is tested by investigation through experimentation
The process is called hypothesis testing. If you are inquiring on how to prove or disprove a claim, search for the article on wikipedia.