Embedded case study methods : integrating quantitative and qualitative knowledge / Roland W. Scholz, Olaf Tietje.

Author/creator Scholz, Roland W.
Other author Tietje, Olaf.
Format Book
Publication InfoThousand Oaks, Calif. : Sage Publications, ©2002.
Description392 pages : illustrations ; 24 cm
Subjects
Research--Methodology.
Case method.

Contents Introduction -- Part I. Case study design and methods -- Types of case studies -- The use of case studies in different disciplines -- The architecture of knowledge integration in embedded case studies -- The ETH-UNS case study Zurich North -- Part II. Methods of knowledge integration -- Overview -- The methods in brief -- How to choose the right method -- Part III. The methods in detail -- Formative scenario analysis -- System dynamics -- Multi-attribute utility theory -- Integrated risk management -- Mediation: area development negotiations -- Future workshops -- Experiential case encounter -- Synthesis moderation and group techniques -- Material flux analysis -- Life cycle assessment -- Bio-ecological potential analysis -- Part IV. Validation perspectives -- The validation of embedded case studies.
Bibliography noteIncludes bibliographical references (p. 351-378) and index.
LCCN 2001002910
ISBN0761919457 (c : acid-free paper)
ISBN0761919465 (p : acid-free paper)

Availability

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Joyner General Stacks Q180.55.M4 S365 2002 ✔ Available Place Hold