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types of comparison method
case study, quantitative method, qualitative method, historical method
comparative method
The process by which different cases are compared in order to better understand their qualities, and to develop a hypotheses.
Case Study
the intensive study of a single case for the purpose of understanding a larger class of cases.
case study techniques
reading the literature, examining secondary and primary sources, interviews, direct observation
types of case study
representative, prototypical, exemplary, critical, deviant
representative case study
most common. involves the research of one main case which can contribute to broader understanding.
prototypical case study
studying a case that can help us understand a phenomenon which might become more widely significant. a study into the future.
exemplary case study
a case study that looks into the past. finding a trendsetter.
deviant case study
seeking out the exceptional rather than the usual, one that is exception to the rule, to help understand anomalies.
critical case study
making a single investigation and making it a generalization. a belief that if its true here its true anywhere.
The Qualitative Method
involves the intensive examination and comparison of 2,3 or few cases within their natural setting.
the qualitative method features ;
limited cases studied in-depth, descriptive, observation main mean of data collection, studies within natural setting, understand interaction between multiple variables
types of qualitative method
most similar system, most different system
most similar system
A research design based on using cases that are as similar as possible and isolating the differences.
most different system
a research design based on cases that are as different as possible while isolating causes of similarities.
The Quantitative Method
a research method using more cases, though in a narrow approach, to explain a phenomena using statistical analysis.
positive correlation
relationship between variables move in the same direction
negative correlation
relationship between variables move in the opposite direction
The Historical Method
A research method based on studying cases from the past, often with a focus on their development through time.
hypothesis
A proposed explanation for a phenomenon that can be supported or falsified through observation or experimentation.
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