Here's why:

1. Observation: You start by observing something interesting or puzzling.

2. Question: You formulate a question about your observation.

3. Hypothesis: Based on your question and existing knowledge, you propose a possible explanation (hypothesis) for your observation.

4. Prediction: You make a prediction about what you expect to observe if your hypothesis is true.

5. Conducting: This is where you actually design and carry out an experiment to test your hypothesis.

Let me know if you'd like more details on any of the steps!