Read the following passage and categorize the type of text.
The four essential stages of the scientific method are forming the hypothesis, testing the hypothesis, analyzing the results, and drawing a conclusion.
The type of text: Expository/Informative.
Complete the following task based on the instruction and optional input provided.### Instruction:
Read the following passage and categorize the type of text.

### Input:
The four essential stages of the scientific method are forming the hypothesis, testing the hypothesis, analyzing the results, and drawing a conclusion.

### Output:
The type of text: Expository/Informative.