case study approach

[ˈkeɪs ˈstʌdi əˈproʊtʃ]
nounpl: case study approaches
abordagem de estudo de caso
1. A research methodology that involves in-depth investigation and analysis of a specific case, organization, event, or phenomenon to understand complex issues and generate insights
The business school used a case study approach to teach students about real-world management challenges.
A escola de negócios usou uma abordagem de estudo de caso para ensinar aos alunos sobre desafios de gestão do mundo real.
2. A teaching or learning method where students examine and analyze detailed examples or scenarios to develop critical thinking and problem-solving skills
The professor adopted a case study approach, having students analyze failed startups to understand entrepreneurial mistakes.
O professor adotou uma abordagem de estudo de caso, fazendo os alunos analisarem startups fracassadas para compreender erros empresariais.
3. A qualitative research strategy that focuses on exploring a bounded system or single instance in detail to develop deeper understanding
Researchers employed a case study approach to examine how one hospital implemented new technology.
Os pesquisadores usaram uma abordagem de estudo de caso para examinar como um hospital implementou novas tecnologias.
The case study approach is particularly prevalent in business education in both Brazil and the USA, especially in MBA programs. In Brazil, it's extensively used in management courses at institutions like FGV and INSPER. In American academia, it's a cornerstone of Harvard Business School's pedagogy. The method reflects a preference for practical, context-specific learning over purely theoretical instruction.
Synonyms / Sinônimos
case study methodcase-based learningcase analysis approachdetailed case investigation
Antonyms / Antônimos
quantitative approachlarge-scale surveystatistical analysisbroad generalization

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
abordagem de estudo de caso
Standard academic and professional usage across Brazil
São Paulo
abordagem de estudo de caso / método de caso
Common in business schools and consulting firms
Portugal
abordagem por estudo de caso / metodologia de caso
Slightly different preposition usage; equally formal
Academic English (USA/Canada)
case study approach
Dominant methodology in MBA programs and social sciences

Related Words

qualitative researchexploratory studyethnographyaction researchphenomenologynarrative analysis

Related Idioms & Phrases

learn from a case study
apply case study findings
conduct a case study
case in point
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