hat 70% of the population sample gave a response directly to the sighted person (response B), it is found that the hypothesis of this study is accepted. Chapter VSummary of the Investigation, Major Findings, Conclusions and RecommendationsSummaryThis research study has attempted to discover if the general public perceives blind people as being unable to communicate verbally. Major FindingsAccording to the data, 30% of the sample responded directly to the visual impaired person indicating that they perceived that verbal communication was possible. However, 70% of the respondents (as shown by response B) believed that verbal communication was impossible with the visually impaired individual.ConclusionIn conclusion, the study seemed to support the hypothesis as tested. Obviously, many other significant variables would come into play if this research was conducted on a more extensive basis. Eye contact by the sighted person with the sample individual is just one example. Another example would be the different situations where the person would be confronted ie. Social, academic, or business setting.RecommendationsSome recommendations for an improvement or at least a different approach to this subject would be as follows:A larger sample sizeFactoring additional variables into the analysisIncluding a questionaire or surveyUsing statistical correlation analysisSociety has an obligation to treat the visually impaired with the same respect that sighted people receive. It is clear from the results of this study that the visually impaired have not yet reached the level of respect they deserve. DataRaceGenderAgeResponse AResponse Bwhitefemale30-45xwhitefemale30-45xblackmale30-45xwhitemale18-30xwhitefemale18-30xblackfemale18-30xblackmale45-60xwhite male45-60xwhitefemale45-60xwhitefemale45-60xNumber of people 1050Response AResponse B ...
