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 scientific method is the best way yet discovered for winnowing the truth from lies and delusion. The simple version looks something like this: 1  1. Observe some aspect of the universe.  2. Invent a tentative description, called a hypothesis, that is consistent with what you have observed.