Quantitative Data Analysis - Research Methodology RMY371S

External validity ensures if the results of a study can be generalised to a larger population.

In case study research, it is encouraged that theories are used in single case studies and replication logic in multiple case studies.

Generalisation shows that the result of an empirical investigation can "hold for a variation of populations and settings".

<p>The three forms of generalisation are: naturalistic, statistical, and analytical generalisation.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Naturalistic generalisation allows the findings of a research to be generalised to a more general theory.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Statistical generalisation in case study research makes use of empirical data collected from a population under study and conclusions are drawn based on the results obtained. This method of generalisation is commonly used when doing surveys.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Analytical generalisation allows researchers to develop and generalise theories in which existing hypotheses are tested using two or more cases.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Statistical generalisation is not commonly used in qualitative research but it is used in quantitative research.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>In a naturalistic generalisation a detailed case study is used which allows the researcher to have an in-depth understanding of the case.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>By studying the case study narrative the researcher can determine if the cases are generalisable to other cases if the circumstances are similar.</p> Signup and view all the answers