SummaryUsing the required readings, discussions and quizzes as references, I have produced in this assignment a scientific paper that addresses three areas: (a) research philosophy, (b) the basic concept for research design, and (c), other research approaches. I evaluated the knowledge base's explicit description of key concepts and questions related to the domain. The purpose of this assignment was to demonstrate the necessary competence in the identification, articulation and application of related components characteristic of the social sciences. According to Lodico, Spaulding, and Voegtle (2010), applied research is research that evaluates the value and effectiveness of particular educational programs. practices. The goal is to verify the applicability of educational theories and principles by testing hypotheses in explicit contexts (p. 10). That said, throughout this course, specific readings, discussions, and quizzes were necessary in order to develop understanding of the theoretical frameworks of applied research. Additionally, the appropriate use of qualitative and quantitative research methods was explored in order to confidently articulate and implement the findings of the specific study method associated with the social sciences. Accordingly, I have composed a scientific essay that describes, discusses and applies the appropriate relationships found in (a) the philosophy of research, (b) the basic concept for research design and (c), other approaches to demonstrate my ability to understand and process. applied research approaches.Research philosophyAll natural and social sciences have their foundations based on philosophical considerations and positions. Methodological and ...... middle of article ......ReferencesEllis, T. and Levy, Y., (2008). Problem-based research framework: A guide for beginning researchers on developing a research-worthy problem. Informing Science: the International Journal of an Emerging Transdiscipline, 17-33, accessed August 4, 2010 at http://inform.nu/Articles/Vol11/ISJv11p017-033Ellis486.pdf Lodico, M., Spaulding, D. and Voegtle, K (2010). Educational research methods: from theory to practice. San Francisco, CA: John Wiley and SonsLong, N. (2010). Lectures 1, 2 and 6: A Personal Connection to Research, August 3, 2010 at http://sylvan.live.ecollege.com/ec/courses/46323/CRS-EDUC8000-4122367/presentation2/1-1/index. htmWilliams, M. (2006). Philosophical foundations of social research methods. SAGE Publications Ltd, (4) Accessed August 2, 2010 from http://www.uk.sagepub.com/refbooksProdDesc.nav?prodId=Book227160