The scientific method is useful in problem solving and decision-making in a wide variety of fields.

The
scientific method is useful in problem solving and decision-making in a
wide variety of fields. In this assignment, you will demonstrate how to
use the scientific method to make decisions and solve problems in your
field of study or everyday life.Write a three to five (3-5) page paper in which you:•Explain
the scientific method and describe the overall manner in which you
would apply it in your field of study or everyday life.•Identify a
specific problem often faced in your field of study or everyday life.
Research your problem and assess your data / research. Examples of such
problems could be:?Business?Developing a new product that is superior to competitor’s brands; or?Establishing a price for a new product using the law of supply and demand;?Information Systems and Technology?The use of personal electronic devices for work purpose, or?Determining in the most cost-effective computer for your business;?Criminal Justice?The reliability of eyewitness testimony, or?Determining what evidence is revealing to you about a crime;?Everyday life?Selecting a particular brand of detergent, or?Determining the most cost efficient transportation/route for your commute.•Propose
one (1) testable hypothesis to explain / solve the problem. State the
expected outcomes of your actions and include criteria for determining
whether or not these actions would succeed. Note: Your hypothesis should
be stated very precisely.•Describe the main actions that you intend
to put into place to test your hypothesis that you proposed in Question
3. Describe the way in which you would evaluate the success of your
program. Include the results that you would deem as a success and the
results that would be considered a failure.•Discuss the wisdom
behind the strategy you used to test the hypothesis from Question 4, and
describe the additional steps you might take depending on the results
of your test. Note: These additional steps might be to revise your
original hypothesis (if the results were unsatisfactory) or to propose
new hypotheses. The goal is to continuously improve your understanding
of the factors influencing your outcomes, to be able to achieve greater
results over time.•Use at least two (2) quality resources /
references in this assignment. Note: Wikipedia and personal blogs do not
qualify as quality resources. The body of the paper must have in-text
citations that correspond to the references. Integrate all sources into
your paper using proper techniques of quoting, paraphrasing and
summarizing, along with proper use of in-text citations to credit your
sources.Your report must follow these formatting requirements:•Be
typed, double spaced, using Times New Roman font (size 12), with
one-inch margins on all sides; citations and references must follow APA
or school-specific format. Check with your professor for any additional
instructions.•Include a cover page containing the title of the
assignment, the student’s name, the professor’s name, the course title,
and the date. The cover page and the reference page are not included in
the required assignment page length.The specific course learning outcomes associated with this assignment are:•Apply concepts in physical sciences to evaluate current trends and issues in the modern world.•Describe
the physical processes influencing climate and weather, including the
roles of natural and anthropogenic activity on climate.•Use technology and information resources to research issues in physical sciences.•Write clearly and concisely about physical sciences using proper writing mechanics.