Which step of the scientific method method relies more heavily on newly collected data than in creativity and innovation?

The part of the scientific method which pertains the collection of data on which we can test our hypothesis is the one which relies more heavily on newly collected data. 

When talking about creativity and innovation in the scientific method, this would usually include experimental design and not data collection. 

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