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    There are several types of case studies, each selected based on the goals of the investigator. Illustrative case studies are descriptive and use one or two examples to demonstrate a situation. Exploratory case studies are small preliminary studies used to identify questions and measurements before a large investigation. Cumulative case studies aggregate data from multiple past studies over time to generalize without additional research. Critical instance case studies examine unique situations to challenge broad assertions or answer cause-and-effect questions.

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    There are several types of case studies, each selected based on the goals of the investigator. Illustrative case studies are descriptive and use one or two examples to demonstrate a situation. Exploratory case studies are small preliminary studies used to identify questions and measurements before a large investigation. Cumulative case studies aggregate data from multiple past studies over time to generalize without additional research. Critical instance case studies examine unique situations to challenge broad assertions or answer cause-and-effect questions.

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    There are several types of case studies, each selected based on the goals of the investigator. Illustrative case studies are descriptive and use one or two examples to demonstrate a situation. Exploratory case studies are small preliminary studies used to identify questions and measurements before a large investigation. Cumulative case studies aggregate data from multiple past studies over time to generalize without additional research. Critical instance case studies examine unique situations to challenge broad assertions or answer cause-and-effect questions.

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    Types of Case Studies

    Under the more generalized category of case study exist several subdivisions, each
    of which is custom selected for use depending upon the goals and/or objectives of
    the investigator. These types of case study include the following:

    Illustrative Case Studies


    These are primarily descriptive studies. They typically utilize one or two instances
    of an event to show what a situation is like. Illustrative case studies serve
    primarily to make the unfamiliar familiar and to give readers a common language
    about the topic in question.

    Exploratory (or pilot) Case Studies


    These are condensed case studies performed before implementing a large scale
    investigation. Their basic function is to help identify questions and select types of
    measurement prior to the main investigation. The primary pitfall of this type of
    study is that initial findings may seem convincing enough to be released
    prematurely as conclusions.

    Cumulative Case Studies


    These serve to aggregate information from several sites collected at different
    times. The idea behind these studies is the collection of past studies will allow for
    greater generalization without additional cost or time being expended on new,
    possibly repetitive studies.

    Critical Instance Case Studies


    These examine one or more sites for either the purpose of examining a situation of
    unique interest with little to no interest in generalizability, or to call into question
    or challenge a highly generalized or universal assertion. This method is useful for
    answering cause and effect questions.

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    Types of Case Studies
    Under the more generalized category of case study exist several subdivisions, each
    of which is custom selected for use depending upon the goals and/or objectives of
    the investigator. These types of case study include the following:

    Illustrative Case Studies


    These are primarily descriptive studies. They typically utilize one or two instances
    of an event to show what a situation is like. Illustrative case studies serve
    primarily to make the unfamiliar familiar and to give readers a common language
    about the topic in question.
    Exploratory (or pilot) Case Studies
    These are condensed case studies performed before implementing a large scale
    investigation. Their basic function is to help identify questions and select types of
    measurement prior to the main investigation. The primary pitfall of this type of
    study is that initial findings may seem convincing enough to be released
    prematurely as conclusions.

    Cumulative Case Studies


    These serve to aggregate information from several sites collected at different
    times. The idea behind these studies is the collection of past studies will allow for
    greater generalization without additional cost or time being expended on new,
    possibly repetitive studies.

    Critical Instance Case Studies


    These examine one or more sites for either the purpose of examining a situation of
    unique interest with little to no interest in generalizability, or to call into question
    or challenge a highly generalized or universal assertion. This method is useful for
    answering cause and effect questions.

    « Previous
    Continue »

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