Asap at what stage in the scientific process do scientists make observations and examine prior research? a. forming hypotheses b. evaluating results c. observing analyzing data d. testing hypotheses

C is the answer because it says it in the name

emerging idea only occurs as a raw idea that could appear out of nowhere. meanwhile, to reach scientific consensus , that idea must be structured and tested over and over again through various experiments. the scientific consensus transforms the raw idea into idea that is more reliable through the process of scientific elimination.