Which of the following are the essential characteristics of the case study method?

1.Negatively oriented

2.Appreciation oriented

3.Particularistic

4.Descriptive

5.Inductive

A1, 2 and 3

B2, 3 and 4

C3, 4 and 5 ✓ Correct

D1, 2 and 5

Correct answer: (C) 3, 4 and 5

Explanation

Case study features are particularistic, descriptive and inductive, so 3, 4 and 5 hold.

Being negatively oriented is not a feature of the method.

Appreciation oriented is likewise not a defining trait.

Particularistic means it concentrates on one specific situation.

Descriptive means it yields a rich, thick account.

Inductive means insight emerges from the data, and case study is also heuristic.

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