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I notice that a puddle is about dry. I think that the evaporating water will leave the surface temporarily cooler than the surrounding surfaces. I measure the temperature at both places, and sure enough the bottom of the puddle is cooler than the surrounding surfaces. How would you best describe what I did?

I made a theory, tested it$,$ and proved it right.

I made a theory, tested it$,$ and did not falsify it$,$

I made a hypothesis, tested it$,$ and did not falsify it$.$

I made a hypothesis, tested it$,$ and proved it right