Under What Circumstances Might a Scholar Make Use of Within-Case

question 38

Essay

Under what circumstances might a scholar make use of within-case comparison(s)?

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Definitions:

Directly Observed

A method or instance where actions or behaviors are watched and recorded in real time.

Inferred

Deduced or concluded information from evidence and reasoning rather than from explicit statements.

Performance

A measure of how effectively a person or system completes tasks or achieves goals.

Cognitive Dissonance

The psychological discomfort experienced when holding two or more conflicting cognitions (beliefs, attitudes, or behaviors).