The authors also provide a great summary on techniques related to developing a hypothesis and how to arrive at questions related to testing and proving a hypothesis.
9. Rogers, R. (2002). Through the eyes of the institution: A critical discourse analysis of decision-making in two special education meetings. Anthropology and Education
Quarterly, 33(2): 213. Retrieved June 9, 2009 from ProQuest Psychology Journal database.
10. Socio-economic factors. (2004). Environmental health Houston. Retrieved May 9,
2009 from http://envirohealthhouston.org/hazards/socioeconomic.html.
As pointed out at this website, socio-economic factors may include income, ethnicity, a sense of community and other factors. For example, studies have shown that certain segments of society are disproportionately exposed to environmental hazards and may be more vulnerable to such hazards than other populations.
11. Schram, Thomas H. (2005). Conceptualizing and proposing qualitative research. 2nd ed. Upper Saddle River, NJ: Prentice-Hall.
By using friendly, practical tips and an informal, jargon-free writing style, Thomas H. Schram takes the reader through the process of conceptualizing and proposing a field-based qualitative study and provides concrete, straightforward guidance to help researchers transform assumptions into purposeful research. One important area covered by Schram is...
Shank, Gary D. (2006). Qualitative research: A personal skills approach. 2nd ed.
Upper Saddle River, NJ: Prentice-Hall.
According to the publisher, this up-to-date book is the first of its kind to build upon the basic skills needed to do qualitative research, such as observing, conversing, participating and interpreting. Shanks has also included a comprehensive process associated with the basic skills, such as being a skilled qualitative researcher, conceptualizing, reasoning, analyzing, and narrative writing.
13. The case study of a research method. (2006). Retrieved May 20, 2009 from http://www.ischool.utexas.edu/~ssoy/usesusers/1391d1b.htm.
This very long web article points out that case study research excels at creating a clear understanding of a complex issue or object and can extend experience or add strength to what is already known through previous research. Case studies emphasize detailed contextual analysis of a limited number of events or conditions and their relationships and many researchers have used the case study research method across a variety of disciplines. For example, social scientists have made wide use of this qualitative research method to examine contemporary real-life situations and as a way of providing the basis for the application of ideas and the extension of methods.
