Explanation should include the steps of the scientific method:
- State the problem.
- Formulate a hypothesis.
- Design the research methodology.
- Conduct the experiment.
- Collect and analyze resulting data.
- Draw conclusions and implications.
- Validate the data and conclusions.
- Present conclusions in a report or in graphic form.
Process/Skill Questions:
- How is the scientific method used by medical laboratory professionals?
- What is a controlled experiment? Why are controlled experiments essential to scientific research?
- Why is validation an essential step of the scientific method?
- How is clinical laboratory practice different from research laboratory methods?