If I remember correctly, the scientific process has several steps. [He raises a finger.] First, a question--what will happen if we break one of these machines?

[He puts up another finger.]

Two--hypothesis. Personally, I think he'll chuck it over the side of the ship when we aren't looking.

And third--procedure. [A pause. He gestures grandly towards the vending machine.] Care to do the honors, mate?