* Observation: This is where you notice something interesting and formulate a question.
* Hypothesis: You propose an explanation for your observation.
* Experiment: You design and conduct a test to see if your hypothesis is supported. This is where you collect your data.
* Analysis: You examine the data you've collected to see if it supports your hypothesis.
* Conclusion: Based on your analysis, you draw a conclusion about your hypothesis.
So, while data is also used in other steps (like observation and analysis), the primary step for recording data is the experiment.
