gevallestudies
Gevallestudies are systematic, in-depth investigations of a single case or a small number of cases, conducted within their real-life context. The term is used in multilingual scholarship and corresponds to the concept of a case study in English-language literature. Gevallestudies aim to illuminate how and why certain outcomes occur by examining contextual factors, processes, and relationships that are difficult to capture with large-scale quantitative research.
Methodologically, gevallestudies typically involve purposeful or theoretical sampling to select cases that are informative for the
Common classifications distinguish single-case from multiple-case designs, and intrinsic case studies (studying the case for its
Applications span many fields, including business and management, public policy, healthcare, education, law, and engineering. Strengths