Question

what step is missing for \2)________\ 1) question.. 2)______ 3) design & conduct experiment.. 4)______ 5) conclusion/ publish
ask a scientist
form a hypothesis
make the steps to the experiment
collect data & analyze results
fix things that went wrong and do it again

Explanation:

The scientific - method steps typically start with a question, followed by forming a hypothesis, then designing and conducting an experiment, collecting data and analyzing results, and finally drawing a conclusion or publishing.

Answer:

Form a hypothesis
Collect data & analyze results