Scientific methods of the research study are classified as some of the options in research that bring about most accurate results of the study. The criterion used in scientific research methods are simple and easy to interpret the data presented. Most of the studies which require knowledge on some phenomenon to aid the recommendation on the issue can embark on scientific research methods for a guaranteed accurate result. In this paper, having studied the use of both the Applied and Basic research design, I choose to use the basic research method on the topic "What Would Happen Globally If "The Demand for Natural Resources Becomes Greater Than the Supply?" as it is best suited to emerge with a good knowledge of the phenomenon which affects the human population.
Background
For many years, the use of scientific methods and specifically the Basic method has been widely used globally in relation to issues that directly affect the correlation between the humans and nature. This method has proved to be one of the most accurate options as its use has mostly yielded positive and accurate results of all the time. Most issues which require background research to enable the researchers to come up with an appropriate recommendation to the resulting findings. This may involve data collection from various sources, compile the information and try to analyze it for the purpose of coming up with the most accurate results. For instance, in the research for the topic mentioned above, I will use several articles highlighting the topic to come up with an idea which combines different authors' point of view. In the article Energy supply, its demand and security issues for developed and emerging economies, the authors emphasize on the need to come up with appropriate ways of preserving energy for all to curb scarcity (Asif & Muneer, 2007). Klare, (2002) in an article Resource wars: the new landscape of global conflict , recognizes that the scarcity of resources may lead to conflicts among the societies. In an article, Redefining security. Foreign affairs , the authors maintain the focus of the need to establish adequate resources supply to enhance security for the shortages, (Mathews, 1989). Müller, et al (2008) in the article Some insights into the effect of growing bio-energy demand on global food security and natural resources. Water Policy, 10(S1 offers insights on effects of growing bio-energy demand on global food security and natural resources which gives an overview of the effects that comes in hand with the low supply of the vital resources. The article Global hydrological cycles and world water resources. Science, discusses the effects of the growing demand and decreasing supply of water globally and some of the ways human may consider in ensuring that there is the adequate water supply for domestic, agricultural and industrial use (Oki & Kanae, 2006). Other articles include; Economics of natural resources and the environment (Pearce & Turner, 1990). Green and competitive: ending the stalemate. The Dynamics of the eco-efficient economy: environmental regulation and competitive advantage (Porter & Linde, 1995). Urban ecological footprints: why cities cannot be sustainable—and why they are a key to sustainability. Environmental impact assessment review (Rees & Wackernagel, 1996) and Forecasting agriculturally driven global environmental change. Science (Tilman, et al, 2001).
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From the analysis of the information obtained from the sources, I confirm a null hypothesis given that the ideas, although highlighting on different types of natural resources, have the same idea on the effect of scarce availability of these resources.
Method
For this kind of research, Documents and Records analysis method is the appropriate method since it involves collecting information from other existing sources, specifically article from peer reviewed journal to come up with a comprehensive research study that addresses the issue at hand.
Conclusion
In this research, I choose to use ten articles from peer-reviewed journals. By use of the information obtained from these sources, I am optimistic that the results of the research will be accurate leading to an appropriate recommendation. My choice of data collection can be considered optimal because these articles have been previously researched by various authors and collecting information from these sources will guarantee appropriate findings. The qualitative approach in the choice of the material used was the best for me. This is because, when one wants to come up with something of good quality, it's important to search for it from quality proven sources.
References
Asif, M., & Muneer, T. (2007). Energy supply, its demand and security issues for developed and emerging economies. Renewable and Sustainable Energy Reviews, 11(7), 1388-1413.
Klare, M. (2002). Resource wars: the new landscape of global conflict. Macmillan.
Mathews, J. T. (1989). Redefining security. Foreign affairs, 68(2), 162-177
Müller, A., Schmidhuber, J., Hoogeveen, J., & Steduto, P. (2008). Some insights in the effect of growing bio-energy demand on global food security and natural resources. Water Policy, 10(S1), 83-94.
Oki, T., & Kanae, S. (2006). Global hydrological cycles and world water resources. science, 313(5790), 1068-1072.
Pearce, D. W., & Turner, R. K. (1990). Economics of natural resources and the environment. JHU Press.
Porter, M., & Linde, C. V. D. (1995). Green and competitive: ending the stalemate. The Dynamics of the eco-efficient economy: environmental regulation and competitive advantage, 33.
Rees, W., & Wackernagel, M. (1996). Urban ecological footprints: why cities cannot be sustainable—and why they are a key to sustainability. Environmental impact assessment review, 16(4-6), 223-248.
Tilman, D., Fargione, J., Wolff, B., D'antonio, C., Dobson, A., Howarth, R, & Swackhamer, D. (2001). Forecasting agriculturally driven global environmental change. Science, 292(5515), 281-284
