The Research Study
Document the development of Z39.50
Gain holistic understanding of its development
Identify the important factors that enabled or constrained Z39.50 development
Revise and refine conceptual model to reflect Z39.50 development
Develop working hypotheses for future research
What are the activities, entities, processes, forces, and the context that influenced, enabled, or constrained Z39.50 development?
What are the components of a systems-theoretic conceptual model that reflects Z39.50 development?
What working hypotheses are warranted from Z39.50 development?