You left out some steps.
1) Propose Hypothesis.
2) Poll.
3) Attack all Responders that did not Agree with the Hypothesis as Ignorant Heretics.
4) Discard Poll Responses that do not Agree with the Hypothesis.
5) Re-Poll only those who Responded Correctly the First Time.
6) Science determined by Poll Results.
You’re right, comrade!
Must I go to re-education camp now?