Running head: RESEARCH METHODS(Insert Name)(Institutional Affiliation)Course)(Tutor)(Date) THINKING LIKE A RESEARCHERThe essential tenets of the scientific method The scientific method offers six essential tenets during research. First, formulation of the question is done. This is the question that the researcher wishes to answer during the research process. A Hypothesis is developed in which the researcher defines what he thinks is likely to occur in the experiment. The hypothesis is not necessarily correct because it`s just a guess. An Experiment is designed in which a control group is defined as well as the variables that will be tested in the experiment. A Conclusion is drawn based on the results of the experiment. This involves organizing of the experimental results and giving a report about the experiment. Creating a workable prediction of your data is yet another important tenet. Finally, an Analysis/Reflection of the result is done to see if there is need for further research or not. This research method is important in business research because it gives a systematic approach to research and is based on theory and facts. This is important in business since ...