Prepare a 700 to 1,050 word paper in which you examine the role of research and statistics in the field of psychology.

Prepare a 700 to 1,050 word paper in which you examine the role of research and statistics in the field of psychology.
Address the following items:

o Define research and the scientific method.
o Compare and contrast the characteristics of primary and secondary data.
o Explain the role of statistics in research.

Format your paper according to APA standards.