Formulate a general question about the research

Review previous studies in the area

Propose a realistic hypothesis

Arrive at one fundamental hypothesis

Design steps to test and evaluate the hypothesis

Manipulate one of the variables in the experiment

Manipulate multiple variables in the experiment

Observe and record research results

What effect does manipulation have upon the subject

Generate raw data

Perform statistical analysis on raw data

Organise analysis into an understandable format

Is the hypothesis proved or disproved?

Where there any flaws in the experiment?

How could the process be refined for future research?