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.
The main features of the scientific method are: 1  Scientists identify a question or a problem about nature. 2  Next, scientists investigate the problem. 3  Some questions cannot be answered directly. 4  Eventually, they figure out what they think is a good answer to the problem. 5  Later, other scientists may agree or not agree.