Chapter 1: Introduction to Educational Research Chapter 1 Learning Outcome Quizzes Learning Outcome 1.1: Briefly describe the reasoning involved in the scientific method. [Q1] Jose is a graduate student who is beginning a research project. Which of the following steps of the scientific method represents the first step Jose should take in conducting research? 1. Formulate hypotheses. 2. Collect and analyze data. 3. Recognize and define the problem. [correct] 4. Draw conclusions regarding hypotheses. [Feedback for Answer Choice 1] Formulating hypotheses is an important part of the scientific process, but this occurs later. [Feedback for Answer Choice 2] Collecting and analyzing data are important components of the scientific process, but they occur later in the process. [Feedback for Correct Answer 3] Recognition and definition of the problem is the first step in the scientific method. [Feedback for Answer Choice 4] Conclusions are important, but cannot be the first part of the process. [Q2] Susie engaged in the following activities last semester. Which of these activities is an example of utilizing the scientific method?