it is important that theory and research are tied together. the theory guides the researcher in what to look for, and the research provides the researcher with what was found. what was found also provides the researcher with an indication of what to look for in the future. it is also important to note that the researcher may not see what he/she does not conceptualize.what the researcher sees must be understood and verified by others. this process of seeing , understanding , and verifying is generally accomplished through the scientific method.