Question

what is at the core of the scientific process?
the process of peer review
gathering and analyzing data
testing new ideas through exploration and discovery
making graphs and charts

Explanation:

The scientific process is centered around formulating and testing hypotheses, which involves exploring and discovering new ideas. Peer - review is a later validation step, data gathering/analysis is a part of testing, and making graphs/charts is a way to present data.

Answer:

C. Testing new ideas through exploration and discovery