L3 - qualitative: case study

Question 1

meaning

Answer 1

research a real life topic in-depth

Question 2

types >3

Answer 2

Exploratory > discover: HOW (how does it work)
Explanatory> explain: WHY (comparison)
Descriptive > describe (why is something relevant)

Question 3

Philosophical traditions

Answer 3

Positivism: researchers observes findings and obtain knowledge objectively
Deductive approach: theory > real world data

Interpretivism: how and why do people see the world the way they do
Inductive approach: data > theory

Abduction: research without preconditions.
Theory development instead of generation: research > findings + insights > modify original framework

Question 4

+ & -

Answer 4

\+
Rich data
Future research ideas
Descriptive + explanatory data
Theory development + generation
WHY
Many data sources

-
Lack of rigor
hard to generalize

Question 5

case study process

Answer 5

1. Case study design:
   a. Questions
   b. Propositions
2. Research protocol:
   a. Units of analysis (WHAT is being researched: single or multiple?)
   c. Cases = sampling (WHO: single or multiple?)
   d. Data sources, timeline
3. Collect data
4. Analyze data
   Build explanations

Question 6

single vs multiple cases

Answer 6

Multiple cases > clear pattern recognition, relationships and logic of relationships
Single case > when rare/unique/extreme circumstances > low validity

Question 7

Pluralism

Answer 7

= political philosophy holding that people of different beliefs, backgrounds, and lifestyles can coexist in the same society and participate equally in the political process

Question 8

Positivistic VS

Constructive tradition

Answer 8

Constructivism
reality = construct of human mind = subjective
> qualitative

Positivistic
knowledge = generated in scientific method
> quantitative

Question 9

Findings regarding case studies

Answer 9

• Exploratory, interview-based multiple case studies + positivistic assumptions
  
  • Alternative perspectives have little impact on field
    Recommend pluralism in case studies