Scientific Method and Steps in Scientific Inquiry
Theresa Washington
BSHS/345
November 19, 2013
Kimberly Candelaria
Scientific Method and Steps in Scientific Inquiry
This paper will address the scientific method and the steps in scientific inquiry. It will address, as well, how the scientific method relates to human services management and research. The steps involved in the scientific method of inquiry research are covered and point out why these steps are important. A journal article, presented as an example, describing academic research studies related to human services management will also be discussed. Lastly, the paper will summarize how the application of the scientific method supports the function of a human service manager.
The scientific method of research involves the systematic pursuit of cognition through recognition and formulation of query or phenomena. It also involves the development of a hypothesis pertaining to the phenomena. It suggest of the inquiry to present the actuality or inconstancy of the hypothesis. Lastly, the scientific method of research makes a determination that formalizes or alters the hypothesis.
The scientific method of research is related to human services in many ways. Data involving a specific subject matter could be the cause for such research. For example, an increase in the cases of child abuse generated from a specific region signaling investigatory research of this behavior. Human services providers use this type of information to put forth efforts to decrease these types of situations. The subject matter of social research involves people. Research regarding human services subject matter must take into consideration such issues as personal dignity, autonomy, and those persons who lack autonomy for whatever reason. Human service providers have a responsibility to defend individuals from any form of damage and to keep these risks limited. The gains and vexations research provides human...