Hypothetico-deductive model for questions and answersThe hypothetico-deductive model is considered by some to be the hallmark of scientific research methods. The model is based on obtaining information in an attempt to confirm or reject the developed hypothesis. This methodology requires the researcher to ask questions, delve deeper into the question through preliminary research, formulate hypotheses and measurements, test, draw conclusions, refine, and report. For the model to be effective, the question addressed by the researcher must be testable. This means that there is the practical feasibility of producing counterexamples. For example, answering the question “Does God exist?” it would not facilitate appropriate use of the hypothetico-deductive model since there is no scientific way to test it. Charles Darwin is the grandfather of biological sciences and was a profound user of the hypothetico-deductive model in his research. This model served him in his explanation of natural selection and evolution. His research was based on the use of theories existing at his time. He would use these theories to create a hypothesis. This hypothesis served to allow data collection. This data allowed him to challenge and/or contradict an existing theory (Penny, 2009). Darwin's way of working and his ability to advance knowledge of the biological sciences constitutes a powerful example of how the hypothetico-deductive model can help both basic and applied research. Whether solving a simple problem or creating new knowledge, using a structured approach can aid in the development of the question and the associated research needed to draw appropriate conclusions. The approach can provide a roadmap for...... half of the paper......roup.com/ps/i.do?id=GALE|A194406562&v=2.1&u=lirn68662&it=r&p=GPS&sw= w&asid =32eb69ae293d4fac50901c9291c5a98aHypothetical-deductive method in business research. (n.d.). HubPages. Retrieved May 24, 2014, from http://hubpages.com/hub/Hypothetico-Deducing-Method-in-Business-ResearchPenny, D. (2009). Charles Darwin as a theoretical biologist in the mechanistic tradition. Pagepress, 1(1), Retrieved May 22, 2014, from http://www.pagepress.org/journals/index.php/eb/article/view/eb.2009.e1/1411Sacristán, J. (2011, April 25 ). Exploratory studies, confirmatory observations: a new model of reasoning in the era of patient-centered medicine. . Retrieved May 23, 2014, from http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2288/11/57Vickers, J. (2006, November 15). The problem of induction. Stanford University. Retrieved May 23, 2014, from http://plato.stanford.edu/entries/induction-problem/#ParRav