Meaning
A detailed examination or analysis of a single instance, event, organization, or phenomenon used to illustrate research findings, demonstrate methods, or provide context.
Primary Function
Noun-noun collocation serving as a methodological tool for presenting evidence or illustrating concepts within academic writing.
Communicative Purpose
To clearly convey complex information by providing an in‑depth look at one specific case, thereby supporting arguments with concrete examples.
Pattern
case study
Core Structure
case study
Função primária
Noun-noun collocation serving as a methodological tool for presenting evidence or illustrating concepts within academic writing.
Propósito comunicativo
To clearly convey complex information by providing an in‑depth look at one specific case, thereby supporting arguments with concrete examples.
Situações de gatilho
When authors need to substantiate claims in scholarly articles, business reports, policy analyses, or educational materials; e.g., discussing implementation outcomes, comparing practices across firms, or showcasing best practices.
Contextos
Academic (research papers), professional/business settings (case briefs, executive summaries), and teaching/learning environments (textbooks, lecture notes).
Padrão
case study
Estrutura central
case study
Slots de substituição
None
Colocados típicos
- conduct a case study
- present findings from a case study
- examine through a case study framework
- publish results in a case study format
- explore issues via case study methodology.
Substituições comuns
- illustrative example for demonstrating principles
- instance analysis to highlight outcomes.
Erros comuns
'Case of study' (incorrect word order); omitting context or purpose when introducing the case.
Similar / contraste
pilot project, success story, field experiment
Interferências
Do not confuse with ‘study about cases’ – it reverses meaning; ensure proper noun‑noun collocation structure is maintained across languages.
Família do chunk
- success story
- pilot project
- in-depth analysis
Nuance
Emphasizes depth rather than breadth; a case study focuses on process details, contextual factors, and stakeholder perspectives that may not generalize to all similar situations.
Efeito pragmático
Creates credibility by grounding arguments in real‑world evidence; signals thoroughness and relevance of research findings.
Dica de memória
case study example
Nota
A case study is a research method involving an in-depth, multi-faceted analysis of a single unit (the case) within its real-world context.
Upgrade path
"Detailed example → Extended longitudinal case study → Comparative multi-case analysis."
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