CASE STUDY Flashcards
in-depth study and detailed description of a single individual or a very small group
case study
it’s main goal is to describe, explain, or explore events in context in which they occur.
case study
studies the unique behavior of a person or group
case study
answers the how, why, and what questions
case study
When a case study does not include any treatment or intervention its called a ________
Case history
containing a detailed description of observations and experiences during the diagnosis and treatment of a specific clinical client, including a detailed description of the unique characteristics and responses of the individual.
case study
how to make a case study
design, planning , analysis, interpretation, and reporting of case study,
three main types of case study
intrinsic, instrumental, and collective
highlights the uniqueness and distinguish it from others
intrisic
undertaken to learn about a unique problem
intrisic
uses a particular case to gain a broader appreciation of an issue
instrumental
studying multiple cases simultaneously or sequentially to generate a broader appreciation of a particular issue
collective
questioning one’s own and other’s assumptions
Critical
trying to understand individual and shared social
meaning
Interpretivist
orienting towards the criteria of natural sciences.
Positivist
steps in case study
selecting the case, defining the case, collecting the data, and analyzing, interpreting and reporting
steps in defining the case study
formulation of research questions, pre-defining sopes and nature, and priority evidences to be collected
checklist for case study
communication, method, content, and practicality
