The scientific method is the foundational approach for rigorous empirical invest

The scientific method is the foundational approach for rigorous empirical investigation and needs to be thoroughly understood prior to embarking upon a choice of research methodology or the overall design of an educational research study. Different types of research across research methodologies (qualitative, quantitative, and mixed-methods) and across research paradigms (post-positivist, interpretivist/constructivist, transformative, and pragmatic) all require adherence to this method.
Your assignment should include an outline and a brief essay. For help with an outline, check out the link in this week’s resources.
Create an outline of the steps involved in conducting a research study (1-2 pages). This outline of the steps that codify the principles and conventions involved in conducting research should be an expanded list based on the four broad steps illustrated in Figure 2 in the week’s lesson.
Compose a short, explanatory essay explaining the role of the scientific method in conducting research (1 page).
Length: 1-2 page outline and 1-page essay uploaded as one Word document
References: Include a minimum of 3 scholarly resources that are cited within the text and referenced at the end of the document in APA style.