Scientific Method is a process which researchers utilize in exploring observing and carrying out the necessary experiments in a bid to ascertain the reliability of collected information relating to a specific phenomenon. Accordingly, the methodology usually entails four major steps. These steps include observation, hypothesis, predicting and experimenting. Observation is basically the studying and describing a particular trend while the second step involves the formulation of a theory that seeks to explain the experience.
Observation may, in most cases, take into consideration previous studies. Consequently, the prediction phase relate to using the hypothesis formulated to make a prediction with reference to the observable facts. The final step is usually in relation to using the necessary apparatus to test the veracity of the predictions. In the event that the experiment corroborates the hypothesis it is adopted as a theory but in case the results of the experiment contradict the hypothesis then it may be modified or be disqualified altogether (Gauch, 2002).
Article 1
Ravichandran, K., Arasu, R., Kumar, S. (2011). The Impact of Emotional Intelligence on Employee Work Engagement Behavior: An Empirical Study. International Journal of Business and Management Vol. 6, No. 11. Canadian Center of Science and Education.
The article takes into consideration all the aspects associated with scientific method. In particular the article makes observation of the emotional intelligence by reflecting on previous scholarly works. Consequently, the hypothesis is provided with regard to the ‘significance of linear association between overall intelligence behavior and overall work engagement behavior’. The same is presented in a table using numbers.
The prediction is further made which postulates that emotional intelligence is related to engagement. The experiment in the form of analysis of collected information substantiates the hypothesis and research model. The four main states with regard to scientific method are properly provided by the author. The use of scientific method increases the dependability of the eventual outcome of the test.
Article 2
Adams, K. (2008).Construction Contract Risk Management: A Study of Practices in the United Kingdom. Cost Engineering Vol. 50 No. 1. Technical Article.
This article basically relates to analytical procedures that are usually applied to management of financial threats in construction ventures. The author begins by explaining the aspects of the study and what the study is all about. In doing so, the author relies on the previous work of other academics. The information provided in previous studies makes the basis of the author’s assumptions which the author seeks to determine authenticity. Consequently, the article outlines the objectives of the study. The nature of the research design to be utilized is also appraised. The article provides scientific information with relation to risk identification, profile of survey sample, usage of risk assessment approaches, identification, as well as risk impact techniques.
The author uses the fore mentioned data to determine whether the hypotheses can be sustained to inform further research. The practical aspects contained in the article bring about well reasoned calculations of the arithmetical information. To that extent, the author used scientific method to carry out the study. The random sampling of information collected from persons with at least ten years experience adds credibility to the information provided. Ultimately, the subsequent use of the scientific information in carrying out the experiment increases the credence of the final results.
Article 3
Shen, J. and D’Netto, B. (2012). Impact of the 2007–09 global economic crisis on human resource management among Chinese export-oriented enterprises. Asia Pacific Business Review Vol. 18, No. 1. RoutledgeTailor & Francis Group.
The research study carried out by the author relate to the global economic crisis experienced during the 2007-09 period. Consequently, the authors base the study to human resource management in tackling future economic challenges. As such, the review is focused on aspects of financial challenges and how they affect the human resource management. With regard to the aforesaid, the authors have taken the scientific perspective in collection of information. Specifically, the study has focused in qualitative and quantitative compilation of data. To this, the authors have provided information such as yearly GDP growth rate as a percentage. The outcome of the study positively imply that human resource management play a vital part in ensuring the survival of firms in China at the time of global financial crisis.
Although the article has followed scientific procedures in the form of quantitative and qualitative data collection procedures, the author does not appreciate the need for collection of information from various sources. As such, the data collected is only from a single source which is the managerial respondents. To that point the study does not appreciate entirely the scientific procedure. The impact of this is that it may not be conclusive. However, the use of the scientific methodologies is valuable since it ensures the accuracy of the eventual test.
References
Gauch, G. (2002). Scientific Method in Practice. New York: Cambridge University Press.
