Discuss the background and relevance of the scientific method and explain how it is used as a process to provide a source of “knowing.”

Identify the major components of the following: o The Scientific Method o A Research Report Discuss the background and relevance of the scientific method and explain how it is used as a process to provide a source of “knowing.” Next, explain how the research report follows the logic of the scientific method as a means for researchers to produce a final report (5-8 sentences). Sources of Information • Provide the definition for the following two sources of information and then provide multiple examples for each: o Primary Sources o Secondary Sources • Identify at least two reasons why one should “Suspend Trust” in a research report. In 1-2 sentences briefly describe why this would be the case. The Use and Misuse of Research • Identify a research study that was published and widely accepted from any point in time then found to be “misused” or inaccurate. Include the following: o The title and authors of the research o The original findings and claims (3-5 sentences) o The end result or conflicting research that proved the original research was either misused or inaccurate. Include relevant references. (5-8 sentences) Established Tools for Measurement • Identify an established tool for measurement and provide the following: o The name of the tool and developer(s) o Provide a brief explanation of what the tool is used for and an explanation why it may be useful to use during the research process (2-4 sentences). Types of Research • Provide definitions for the two major types of methods used in research and provide at least two examples of types of research designs used for each method: o Quantitative Methods o Qualitative Methods • Briefly distinguish between the two methods and describe a scenario when one method should be used over the other (3-5 sentences). Name Course Title Assignment 1 – The Nature of Knowing: The Scientific Method The Components of Research Enter responses here Sources of Information Enter responses here The Use and Misuse of Research Enter responses here Types of Research Enter responses here