Embedded Case Study Methods: Integrating Quantitative and Qualitative Knowledge

Abstract

1. Introduction Methods of Knowledge Integration Embedded Case Studies for Complex, Contextualized Problems Historical Landmarks PART I: CASE STUDY DESIGN AND SYNTHESIS 2. Types of Case Studies Design Motivation Epistemological Status Purpose Format Data Collection and Methods of Knowledge Integration 3. The Use of Case Studies in Different Disciplines Neuropsychology Educational Sciences Law Business Environmental Sciences 4. The Architecture of Knowledge Integration in Embedded Case Studies The Architecture of Embedded Case Studies Strategies of Synthesis The Brunswikian Lens Model Types of Knowledge Integration 5. The ETH-UNS Case Study Zurich North The Zurich North Case Case Prospects and History Understanding the Case Faceting the Case for Embedded Case Design Constraints of the Study Organizing the Study PART II: METHODS OF KNOWLEDGE INTEGRATION 6. Overview 7. The Methods in Brief 8. How to Choose the Right Method PART III: THE METHODS IN DETAIL 9. Formative Scenario Analysis The Rationale The Method in Detail 10. System Dynamics The Rationale The Method in Detail 11. Multi-Attribute Utility Theory The Rationale The Method in Detail 12. Integrated Risk Management The Rationale Incorporating Different Perspectives The Method in Detail 13. Mediation: Area Development Negotiations The Rationale The Method in Detail 14. Future Workshops The Rationale The Method in Detail 15. Experiential Case Encounter The Rationale The Method in Detail 16. Synthesis Moderation and Group Techniques The Rationale The Method in Detail 17. Material Flux Analysis The Rationale The Method in Detail 18. Life Cycle Assessment The Rationale The Method in Detail 19. Bio-Ecological Potential Analysis The Rationale The Method in Detail PART IV: VALIDATION PERSPECTIVES 20. The Validation of Embedded Case Studies The Rationale Validation of Embedded Case Studies: A Practical View References Index About the Authors