Case Studies Case Study Analysis Methods 2

Question 1

In a case study, qualitative analysis primarily involves which of the following?

Accepted Answer

Interpreting non-numerical data such as interviews and observations

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Calculating financial ratios and statistics

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Constructing regression models from datasets

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Running A/B tests on user behavior

Question 2

Porter's Five Forces model is used in case study analysis to assess what?

Accepted Answer

Industry competitiveness and profitability potential

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A company's internal financial health

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Employee productivity and morale

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Supply chain logistics efficiency

Question 3

What is triangulation in the context of case study research?

Accepted Answer

Using multiple data sources or methods to validate findings

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Calculating geometric averages of financial data

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Dividing a case study into three equal analytical sections

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Mapping three stakeholder perspectives on a single issue

Question 4

Which method involves comparing multiple cases to identify patterns and differences?

Accepted Answer

Comparative Case Study Analysis

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Single Embedded Case Study

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Longitudinal Study Design

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Exploratory Survey Research

Question 5

In a case study analysis, what is a 'unit of analysis'?

Accepted Answer

The specific entity or phenomenon being studied

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A numerical measurement of outcomes

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The researcher's personal bias in interpreting data

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A section of the case study report

Question 6

What distinguishes an explanatory case study from a descriptive case study?

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Explanatory seeks causal relationships; descriptive documents phenomena

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Explanatory uses only quantitative data; descriptive uses only qualitative data

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Explanatory focuses on future predictions; descriptive focuses on past events

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Explanatory involves multiple researchers; descriptive uses a single analyst