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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.

  1. Business  
    1. Developing a new product that is superior to competitor’s brands; or
    2. Establishing a price for a new product using the law of supply and demand;
  2. Information Systems and Technology  

The use of personal electronic devices for work purpose, or

  1. Determining in the most cost-effective computer for your business;
  2. Criminal Justice  
    1. The reliability of eyewitness testimony, or
    2. Determining what evidence reveals to you about a crime;
  3. Everyday Life  
    1. Selecting a particular brand of detergent, or
    2. Determining the most cost-efficient transportation / route for your commute.

Write a three to five (3-5) page paper in which you:


  1. Explain  the scientific method and describe the overall manner in which you  would apply it in your field of study or everyday life.
  2. Propose  one (1) testable hypothesis to explain / solve the problem you have  selected. 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.
  3. Describe  the main actions that you intend to put into place to test the  hypothesis that you proposed in Question 2. 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.
  4. Discuss  the wisdom behind the strategy you would use to test the hypothesis  from Question 3, 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. 
  5. Use at least two (2) quality resources / references in this assignment. Note: Wikipedia and personal blogs do not qualify as quality resources.
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