What is the correct order of steps in the scientific method?

1. A Option A: Accumulated data → New data → Observation & experimentation → Hypothesis → Conclusion
2. B Option B: Hypothesis → Accumulated data → Observation & experimentation → Conclusion
3. C Option C: Accumulated data → Hypothesis → Observation & experimentation → New data → Conclusion
4. D Option D: New data → Conclusion → Accumulated data → Observation & experimentation

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