A hypothesis is made at the conclusion of all research
the conclusion of an experlment
some point during an experiment
after gathering initial data and defining the research

after gathering initial data and defining the research

Explanation:

"Hypothesis" refers to the researcher's scientific guess or prediction about the outcome of a research. Such expectation is being done after gathering initial data and defining the research, which means it happens before even conducting the study.

Under hypothesis, the variables' relationships are being predicted but with no evidence yet. It is very important to make a hypothesis according to three criteria: specificity and clearness, testability and falsifiability.

the old alchemists made significant contributions to science even though there starting premises were off a bit. their conclusions after failure would steer them into better directions for investigation. science is no more than close observation and the initial mistakes result in rethinking and retrying experiments.