Based on previous published data and some preliminary experiments done in my lab,I hypothesize that a drug called "shrinkase" will inhibit the growth of a particular type of cancerous tumor.What is my next step in the scientific process?

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The next step in the scientific process would be to determine the control and experimental groups to use in testing the hypothesis. This is necessary to ensure that any observed effects are due to the drug and not to other factors. Once this is determined, experiments can be carried out to test the hypothesis. After analyzing the results of these experiments, they can be submitted for peer review to validate the findings. Finding people with the type of tumor and obtaining a supply of the drug would also be important steps, but they would likely come after determining the experimental design.

Based on Previous Published Data and Some Preliminary Experiments Done