Analysis of the situation.

In this step, application theory is utilized to determine the causes and

implications of the identified problems. The following questions may prove helpful in your analysis:

What are the facts? (Distinguish between case fact and someone's opinion).

What inferences can I

make from the facts? Do the facts support the inferences I have made?

What theories or models could I apply to this data in order to better understand what is going

on and why?

Have I made good use of theory?

Have I examined the apparent consistencies and inconsistencies in the case?

Are there multiple causes to the identified problems?

Have I drawn clear implications and conclusions from my analysis?