" Look for patterns between seemingly unrelated things. Explore the root causes behind everyday events, and try to predict what will happen next. If you already have the seed of a theory in your head, observe the subjects of that idea and try to gather as much information as possible. Write down the "hows," the "whys," and the links between causes and effects as you piece them together. If you don't have a theory or a hypothesis in mind, you can begin by making connections. If you walk through the world with a curious eye, you may be suddenly struck by an idea. In general, a scientific law is the description of an observed phenomenon. It doesn't explain why the phenomenon exists or what causes it. The explanation of the phenomenon is called a scientific theory. It is a common misconception that theories turn into laws with enough research. For instance: Newton's Law of Gravity was the first to mathematically describe how two different bodies in the universe interact with each other. However, Newton's law doesn't explain why there is gravity, or how gravity works. It wasn't until three centuries after Newton, when Albert Einstein developed his Theory of Relativity, that scientists began to understand how and why gravity works. Learn what has already been tested, proven, and refuted. Find out everything that you can about your subject, and determine whether anyone has asked the same questions before. Learn from the past so that you don't make the same mistakes. Use existing knowledge to better understand your subject. This includes equations, observations, and existing theories. If you are addressing a new phenomenon, try to build upon related theories that have already been proven. Find out whether anyone has already developed your theory. Before you go any further, try to make reasonably sure that no one else has already explored this topic. If you can't find anything, feel free to develop your theory. If someone has already made a similar theory, read through their work and see if you can build on it. . A hypothesis is an educated guess or proposition that aims to explain a set of facts or natural phenomena. Propose a possible reality that follows logically from your observations look for patterns, and think about what might cause those things to happen. Use an "if, then" form: "If [X] is true, then [Y] is true," or "If [X] is true, then [Y] is untrue." Formal hypotheses contain an "independent" and a "dependent" variable. The independent variable is a potential cause that you can tweak and control, while the dependent variable is a phenomenon that you observe or measure. If you are going to use the scientific method to develop your theory, then your hypothesis must be measurable. You cannot prove a theory without numbers to back it up. Try to come up with several hypotheses that might explain your observations. Compare these hypotheses. Consider where they overlap and where they split. Example hypothesis: "If skin cancer is related to ultraviolet light, then people with a high exposure to UV light will have a higher frequency of skin cancer." or "If leaf color change is related to temperature, then exposing plants to low temperatures will result in changes in leaf color." Be careful not to confuse the two. A theory is a well-tested explanation for why a pattern exists, while a hypothesis is only a predicted reason for this pattern. A theory is always backed by evidence. A hypothesis, however, is only a suggested possible outcome, and it may or may not hold true.
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One-sentence summary -- Wonder "why? Develop a theory to explain a law. Research the academic precedents to your theory. Build a hypothesis Know that every theory starts as a hypothesis.

Article: Gently lift the straightened leg and pull it away from the patient's body in the direction of their sole. Apply traction starting at, but not above, the fracture line. Run strapping down one side of the leg, around a 3-inch (7.5 cm) spreader, and up the other side of the leg. The spreader should extend approximately 6 inches (15 cm) beyond the end of the patient's leg. The extra strap beneath the foot will appear like a loose stirrup. Instead of a spreader, your facility may be equipped with a foam and metal stirrup that can be bent around the heel and ankle of the injured leg and wrapped onto the strap. At this point, you will carefully wrap the leg in crepe wrapping or gauze. As you do so, pad the sides of the ankle and any other bony areas, such as the sides of the knee. Wrap the leg in alternative spirals instead of consistent circles to reduce tightness. Start at the ankle and move upward in slow, even rotations. Conclude the wrap just before the end of the adhesive strip. The bandage should not go past the fracture. If using a stirrup, make sure it is also wrapped securely into place above the traction tape. Usually, skin traction is used in tandem with weight resistance that helps apply pressure to the leg through the adhesive strip. If you're using weights as well, elevate the leg. If possible, do so by elevating the end of the bed where the leg is resting. Once elevated, attach a traction cord through the spreader at the midpoint of the adhesive tape. If weighted skin traction is to be used, a doctor will have prescribed a specific amount of weight to be attached to the end of the traction cords. Depending on the injury, this traction cord may run over the end of the bed with the weights hanging below. Alternatively, some scenarios may call for the use of pulley systems, with the weight on one side and the suspended leg on the other. Never exceed 11 lbs. (4.99 kg) of weight. You may need to shorten the traction cord to ensure that the weight is suspended in the air, as opposed to resting on the floor or bed.
Question: What is a summary of what this article is about?
Apply traction strapping. Pad the ankles while wrapping the leg. Elevate the leg. Apply weighted resistance as prescribed.