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.
Step 2. Hypothesis. Step 3. Method/Experiment. Step 4. Conclusion. 1  define the problem. 2  create a prediction that provides explanation. 3  create a scientific procedure to test the ideas. 4  observation of results in the procedure. 5  form a conclusion based on all of the other steps. 6  Ask and define the question. 7  Gather information and resources through observation.