Case Selection Techniques in Case Study Research

A Menu of Qualitative and Quantitative Options

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ID20072136
AuthorsJason Seawright (0000-0003-4974-9832), John Gerring (0000-0001-9858-2050)
Year2016
PagesII213-II213
Publication date2016-06-13
Peer ReviewedYes
Open AccessYes
TypeCHAPTER
VenueCase Studies (SOURCE_BOOK)
PublisherSAGE Publications Ltd (PUBLISHER • GB)
DOI10.4135/9781473915480.n31
OpenAlexW4250291874
ISBN9781473915480
LanguageEN
Citations received64

The case for combining research methods generally, and more specifically that for combining qualitative and quantitative methods, is strong. Yet, research designs that extensively integrate both fieldwork (e.g. case studies) and survey research are rare. Moreover, some journals tend tacitly to specialise by methodology thereby encouraging purity of method. The multi-method model of research, while not new, has not been appreciated. In this respect it is useful to describe its usage through example. By reference to a recently completed study of IS consultant engagement success factors this paper presents an analysis of the benefits of integrating case study and survey research methods. The emphasis is on the qualitative case study method and how it can complement more quantitative survey research. Benefits are demonstrated through specific examples from the reference study

Case selection · Case study research · Data science · Knowledge management · Management science · Qualitative research · Quantitative Research · Social science · Sociology · Statistics · Survey methodology · Big Data and Business Intelligence · Computer Science · Engineering · Information Systems Theories and Implementation · Mathematics · Medicine · Artificial Intelligence

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