1.  Ask a question

2.  Background research

3.  Hypothesis

4.  Test with an experiment

STOP!  Everything working?

If NO, Check procedures & equipment, and test with an experiment
If Yes,

5.  Analyze data; draw conclusions

Do Results align with or confirm the hypothesis?  If yes, communicate results

If Results do not align with or confirm the hypothesis, communicate results;  data becomes background research for a new project, start over again with a new hypothesis (step 3).