Human Development Book Review

In the first chapter, theory and research methods are discussed. Of all the information that one could have included in a human development textbook, why did they start with these two topics? What part do theories and scientific research play in human development? Use the book, the internet, other books, and your own knowledge to explain why you believe the book started with these two topics in the first chapter. This online book may help you as you write your response. https://scholarcommons.usf.edu/cgi/viewcontent.cgi?article=1002&context=oa_textbooks#:~:text=The%20scientific%20method%2C%20as%20applied,action%20research%2C%20and%20so%20forth.