The document describes the six steps of the scientific method: 1. Ask a testable question and form a hypothesis. 2. Conduct research and identify variables. 3. Make a hypothesis based on the research. 4. Design an experiment with procedures. 5. Make observations and collect data. 6. Analyze the data and draw a conclusion. It also defines key scientific terms used in experiments such as independent variable, dependent variable, controlled variable, hypothesis, observation, qualitative data, and quantitative data.