Which of the following are characteristics of case study research?

1.It is simulated in a laboratory

2.It is particularistic

3.It is descriptive

4.It is inductive

5.It is disruptive

A1, 2 & 3 only

B2, 3 & 4 only ✓ Correct

C3, 4 & 5 only

D1, 2 & 5 only

Correct answer: (B) 2, 3 & 4 only

Explanation

Case study research is particularistic, descriptive and inductive, which makes statements two, three and four its characteristics.

Particularistic means it concentrates on a specific case, situation or phenomenon.

Descriptive means it yields a rich, thick account, and inductive means concepts emerge from the data.

Simulated in a laboratory is false because a case study happens in real natural settings.

Disruptive is false since the method is unobtrusive rather than intrusive.

Merriam identified particularistic, descriptive, heuristic and inductive as its four features.

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