In certain cases, for example when there is an accumulation of fluid in the abdomen (ascites), an amylase test may be performed on peritoneal fluid to help make a diagnosis of pancreatitis.n certain cases, for example when there is an accumulation of fluid in the abdomen (ascites), an amylase test may be performed on peritoneal fluid to help make a diagnosis of pancreatitis.
The steps of the scientific method are to: Ask a Question; Do Background Research; Construct a Hypothesis; Test Your Hypothesis by Doing an Experiment; Analyze Your Data and Draw a Conclusion; Communicate. The first step is to pose the question or problem to be investigated.
1 The scientific method is a way to ask and answer scientific questions by making observations and doing experiments. 2  The steps of the scientific method are to: 3  Ask a Question. 4  Do Background Research.5  Construct a Hypothesis. 6  Test Your Hypothesis by Doing an Experiment. 7  Analyze Your Data and Draw a Conclusion. The scientific method is a way to ask and answer scientific questions by making observations and doing experiments. 2  The steps of the scientific method are to: 3  Ask a Question. 4  Do Background Research.