Step 1: State the problem	You can't solve a problem until you know what it is. My Problem is - "I need a date for Friday Night".
Step 2: Research the problem	What will it take to solve my problem? What do I know, and need to know, about my problem? To solve my problem I need someone to take out Friday Night. Who can I take? Examine the possibilities. Eliminate poor choices. Consider likely choices.
Step 3: Form a hypothesis	A possible solution to my problem. The simplest solution is often the best solution! "My date will be ( Name )".
Step 4: Test the problem	Perform an experiment to see if your hypothesis works. "Ask ( Name ) for a date Friday Night".
Step 5: Draw conclusions	In its simplest form, there are only two possible conclusions: If your hypothesis was correct, you now have a date for Friday.   PROBLEM SOLVED!   If your hypothesis was incorrect, the experiment failed. DON'T GIVE UP!   DO MORE RESEARCH! What was wrong with your original hypothesis? Was your experiment flawed? Form and test a new hypothesis. Continue this process until the problem is solved!