Question

Which occurs directly before forming a hypothesis?

Answer 1

The scientific method attempts to explain the natural occurrences (phenomena) of the universe by using a logical, consistent, systematic method of investigation, information (data) collection, data analysis (hypothesis), testing (experiment), and refinement to arrive at a well-tested, well-documented, explanation that ...

Answer 2

Answer: Testable question

A hypothesis is a form of a scientific question that is proposed and its validity is tested by performing the experiment. If the result of the performed experiment supports the proposed hypothesis, then its become valid or true.

Therefore, the step which is required before forming a hypothesis is a testable question, which is concluded or finds out to be properly formulated in the form of a hypothesis.