2004 What Is a Case Study and What Is It Good for? JOHN GERRING Boston University T his paper aims to clarify the meaning‚ and explain the utility‚ of the case study method‚ a method often practiced but little understood. A “case study‚” I argue‚ is best defined as an intensive study of a single unit with an aim to generalize across a larger set of units. Case studies rely on the same sort of covariational evidence utilized in non-case study research. Thus‚ the case study method is correctly
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Some psychologists at the time disliked psychodynamic and behaviorist explanations of personality. They felt that these theories ignored the qualities that make humans unique among animals‚ such as striving for self-determination and self-realization. In the 1950s‚ some of these psychologists began a school of psychology called humanism. Humanistic psychologists try to see people’s lives as those people would see them. They tend to have an optimistic perspective on human nature. They focus
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Situational Analysis Molson Coors bring to you a product that offers a healthier lifestyle. A beer that gives no hangover what we call ‘Molson Light’ is an extension to our 67 calorie beer that avoids hangovers and nauseous feelings for the next day. As this generation is now leaning towards healthier options‚ Molson Coors does not want them to sacrifice the fun they can be having. Molson light is a beer that targets the working force as well as university/college students. Therefore‚ the beer
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The example Poe uses to describe the situational irony is “On the morrow he will leave me as my Hopes have flown before. ‘Then the bird said‚ ‘Nevermore.’ ” The sorrow over the death of a loved one helps the situational irony because‚ the Raven is the sorrow over Lenore’s death and its saying that it will never leave‚ neither the raven nor the sorrow. In the story‚ “Tell-Tale
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Case Study Case study methods involve Systematically gathering enough information about a particular person‚ social setting‚ event‚ or group to permit the researcher to effectively understand how it operates or functions. Case studies may focus on an individual‚ a group‚ or an entire community and may utilize a number of data technologies such as life stories‚ documents‚ oral histories‚ in-depth interviews‚ and participant observation. Types of case studies Stake (1995) suggests that researchers
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people who brought you The Ultimate Driving Machine are introducing you to The Ultimate Lifestyle Machine." The MINI IMC Campaign: Situational Analysis IMC Campaign Outline Produced by: Linda Brozowski‚ Christina Gunn‚ Roland Hancock‚ Mike Nakamura‚ & Trudy Walter MKT 467 Integrated Marketing Communications Professor Joyce Nielsen October 7‚ 2003 Situational Analysis Overview/Intro The small car market is set to grow by about 50% over the next ten to twelve years from the 8.4 million
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Name: Debra Age: 26-year-old Family History: Debra is a 26-year-old married woman. She is an elder sister to two of her younger brothers. Both of Debra’s parents loved and cared for all children although Debra’s mother was rather an anxious and somewhat depressed person and also suffers from specific phobias‚ like the fear of spiders and snakes. Debra’s father is not one to show affection very often as he demands for good performance‚ in both academic and social areas‚ and a lack
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environment will aide in the decision making process as to whether or not to fully disclose information. Honesty is critical; however‚ crucial consideration to the means must be examined to ensure it is worth the ending result. Fletcher’s Christian Situational Ethics is not flawless but worthy of noting because he speaks to the previously mentioned ethical value. Fletcher suggests that love should be the deciding factor for compromising
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CASE STUDY Pixar: Animated Geniuses 1.) Problem: Pixar maintaining its position in the movie animation industry despite the forging alliance of major production companies. 2.) Facts of the Case: a.) Wild Brain inked a five-picture deal with Dimension Films‚ a unit of Miramax (owned by‚ of all companies‚ Disney). b.) Perhaps Pixar’s closest competitor is Dreamworks‚ headed by former Disney impresario Jeffrey Katzenberg and backed by media luminaries Steven
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Situational irony was a key factor in The Gift of The Magi. Without the irony‚ the story would have been less interesting to readers and have a lesser meaning. The irony connects the story together fully and catches the reader’s eye. Della and Jim‚ the two main characters‚ are married and live in a small flat together. They are poor and only have 2 items that they see to have great value‚ Della’s hair and Jim’s watch. Della’s hair is long‚ curly‚ and beautiful. Jim’s watch is gold and has been passed
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