# data[].attributes.body
1. Ask a question using the 5W’s and HOW.

2. Research information from other experiments in relation to your topic and collect data.

3. Formulate an answer to your question to defend your position.

4. Write a hypothesis including relevant variable, predictions, and who or what is being studied.

5. Refine your hypothesis if your study is in correlation with another study.

6. Create a null hypothesis if there were to be no results or measurements to be recorded in relation to your original hypothesis.

# data[].attributes.body
1. Set up controls to compare results.

2. Repeat the experiment at least 3 times and use the mean of all experiments.

3. Use proper measuring devices to ensure controls are the same and your results are accurately recorded.

# data[].attributes.body
What are the key steps involved in setting up a scientific experiment?

# data[].attributes.body
How do you go about making a scientific hypothesis?

# data[].attributes.body
What is the difference between independent, dependent and controlled variables in a scientific investigation?