When is a hypothesis developed in the scientific method?

before there is a question

after a question has been identified and observations are made

after an experiment

if the experiment justifies one

After a question has been identified and observations are made

Explanation:

A hypothesis is one of the first steps in the scientific method. After identification of a question, based on observations made, a hypothesis is made. It is a form of intellectual guess. After a hypothesis is made, research will be done to support the hypothesis which will support whether the hypothesis is valid or invalid. Next would be the experiment to test whether the hypothesis will proven or disprove.