Question

which of the following progressions is an accurate procedure for a scientist to use?
hypothesis - experiment - theory - publishing - testing
theory - experiment - hypothesis - testing - publishing
theory - testing - hypothesis - experiment - publishing
hypothesis - experiment - theory - testing - publishing

Explanation:

A scientist first forms a hypothesis, then conducts an experiment to test it. Based on the results, a theory may be developed. The theory is further tested, and then the findings are published.

Answer:

hypothesis - experiment - theory - testing - publishing