Understanding Case Study Methodology
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The case study:
At the beginning of the research process, it is essential to have absolute clarity about what
these are the reasons to carry out the case study. For this, it is essential to know to whom it is intended.
intended and how it will be used. If one starts with its purpose in mind, it will be ensured
that the study is well focused and fully addresses all the requirements of your
end recipient. (Stott & Ramil, June 2014, p. 5)
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Case studies have various categorizations (Yin, 2009), highlighting two types of
(1) According to the objective of the research strategy, they can be a)
descriptive, b) exploratory, c) illustrative or d) explanatory; and (2) Depending on the number of
cases subject to analysis can be a) a single case or b) multiple or comparative cases. The
indicated by Yin (2009) is very relevant in this literature review, as the case studies
they can be chosen depending on the purpose of the study, from the design perspective that seeks
the research, and the researcher will be the one to decide, depending on the context, the use of
number of cases that he/she deems pertinent based on his/her convenience, access, or utility.
Link:( Guzmán and Alejo, Julio 2014 Page 1)
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In a case study called a monograph, it studies an event, process, person, or unit of the
organization or object. It is classified as social research that applies the method
qualitative and meticulously diverse sources analysis. (Educating Portal, 2018).
References
Stott, Leda & Ramil Xosé, (2014). Methodology for the development of case study. Madrid,
Spain: Polytechnic.
Yin, R. K. (2009). Case Study Research: Design and Methods (4th ed.). Newbury Park, CA:Sage.
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