The scientific process involves 7 steps: (1) identify a problem, (2) gather information, (3) formulate a hypothesis, (4) design an experiment, (5) record and organize data, (6) analyze data, and (7) draw conclusions. An example is provided of an experiment to determine why termites follow an ink line. The independent variable is manipulated (e.g. color of paper), the dependent variable is measured (e.g. if termites follow), and constants are kept the same (e.g. type of pen, termites used). Data is recorded, organized in tables, and analyzed using graphs to identify patterns and draw conclusions.