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Comparative Case Study Analysis

Definition:
It involves analysis and synthesis of the
similarities, differences and patterns
across two or more cases that share a
common goal

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A comparative case study

Investigation of data over a period of time

One or more organization
Different groups, within organization

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It is build on four principles

1. Theoretical sampling
2. Triangulation
3. Analytical pattern-matching logic
4. Analytical Generalization

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Theoretical Sampling
General Research Questions

Sample Theoretically

Collect Data

Analyze Data

Theoretical Saturation

General Hypothesis

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• Criteria for selecting individuals/cases determined by research

questions
• These criteria are typically determined in advance of sampling and
remained fixed throughout the process
• Appropriate individuals/cases are identified
• A sample of these is then selected
• A small group of people are selected initially, on the basis or research
relevance

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• Difficult to establish, in advance, how many people to be interviewed

• Impossible to say, in advance, when the theoretical saturation point
will be reached
• Larger sample sizes are needed when the quantitative study has broad
scope
• A minimum number of twenty to thirty interviews is recommended
• Great care is needed when making inferences from a purposive sample

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Triangulation

• The basic assumption of triangulation is counterbalancing

• Strengthen the data with different methods
• Interviewing the same respondent on a particular topic more
than once.

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Pattern matching Logic

• Carefully linking data to propositions

• Precisely defined assignment of subjects and treatment condition.

Example:- Time series pattern

Campbell first showed how the annual number of traffic fatalities rate
over five years.
By state law limiting the speed from 75 to 55 miles per hour.

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Analytical Generaliasation

• Two types of generalization

• Statistical generalization
• Analytical generalization

• It helps in testing the validity of the research outcome

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