case-by-case research
[ˈkeɪs baɪ ˈkeɪs ˈriːsɜːrtʃ]
noun phrase
pesquisa caso a caso
1. A research methodology that examines individual cases separately and in detail, analyzing each instance on its own merits rather than applying uniform standards or generalizations
The study employed case-by-case research to understand how different communities responded to the policy change.
O estudo utilizou pesquisa caso a caso para entender como diferentes comunidades responderam à mudança de política.
2. An analytical approach where decisions, evaluations, or findings are made individually for each specific instance rather than through broad categorical rules
The committee decided to conduct case-by-case research to evaluate each scholarship application on its unique circumstances.
A comissão decidiu realizar pesquisa caso a caso para avaliar cada candidatura de bolsa de acordo com suas circunstâncias únicas.
This term is widely used in academic, legal, medical, and corporate sectors in both Brazil and the United States. In Brazilian academic environments, it reflects a preference for qualitative, contextual research methods. In corporate settings, particularly in multinational companies operating in Brazil, this approach emphasizes personalized service and attention to individual circumstances rather than one-size-fits-all policies.
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