IS830 Week FIVE_2024

IS830, Week FIVE, February 2024, Dr Nazanin Shahrokni

ON CASES & COMPARISONS

Writing about others

Extending out from a case study

Different types of case study

What is a case study?

The path taken & the path ahead

Agenda

Writing and Presenting the research

Methods of data collection and analysis

Ethics/Politics of knowledge production

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CASE STUDY: DEFINITION

For different case study methods, click here

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Purpose

Theory Testing Case Study

Descriptive Case Study

Comparative Case Study

Single Case Study

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Types of Case Study

Comparative Analysis of Migration Policies in Canada and AustraliaQuestion: What factors explain variations in migration policies & their outcomes in Canada & Australia?Data Collection: Interviews with government officials,Analysis of government reports & immigration laws & policies.Data Analysis: Cross-national comparison to identify similarities & differences in migration policy frameworks, admission criteria, integration measures & outcomes for migrants.

Comparative Case Study

Syrian refugee crisis in JordanQuestion: What are the socio-political and economic implications of the Syrian refugee crisis for Jordan as a host country?Data Collection: Interviews with government officials, NGOs, and refugees; analysis of government reports, media coverage, and policy documents. Data Analysis: Examination of the challenges faced by Jordan in providing services to refugees, changes in social cohesion, and the political response to the crisis.

Single Case Study

Comparative Analysis of Democratic Transitions in Eastern EuropeQuestion: What factors explain variations in the success of democratic transitions in Eastern European countries after the collapse of communism?Data Collection: Collection of qualitative & quantitative data on factors such as historical legacies, economic conditions, political institutions & international influences.Data Analysis: Cross-case comparison to identify patterns, similarities & differences in the trajectories of democratic transition, focusing on key turning points, challenges & outcomes.

Comparative Case Study

The Watergate ScandalQuestion: What were the factors that led to the Watergate scandal, and what were its implications for the U.S. political system?Data Collection: Examination of documents, transcripts, and recordings related to the Watergate scandal, as well as interviews with key individuals involved.Data Analysis: Thematic analysis of the events leading up to the scandal, the actions of key players such as Nixon & his administration & the consequences for American politics.

Single Case Study

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