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Post 1 reply to one of your peers of as close to 300 words. For each thread, you must support your assertions with at least 3 peer-reviewed, scholarly citations (besides the possible use of the course texts and the Bible) in current APA format. Each reply must incorporate at least 1 peer-reviewed, scholarly citation (besides your peer's citation/reference and the possible use of the course texts and the Bible) in current APA format. Any external sources cited must have been published within the last five years. Acceptable sources include scholarly articles, the course textbooks, the Bible, etc.). Biblical integration is NOT required. Need Assignment Help?
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Discussion Thread: Case Study Research: Digital Considerations
Iterative bounding is a methodological strategy used to refine the scope of a case study through repeated cycles of clarification. It ensures that the case remains focused, coherent, and analytically tractable (Yin, 2018). The three primary types: spatial, temporal, and relational, serve distinct functions:
- Spatial Bounding defines the physical or virtual limits where a case is studied. Researchers set boundaries, such as a specific branch, region, or online community, to focus analysis and separate the case from wider phenomena (Miles, Huberman, & Saldaña, 2020). This approach clarifies the study's scope and keeps it relevant by excluding unrelated influences.
- Temporal Bounding restricts the case to a defined period, such as a fiscal year, leadership tenure, or post-implementation phase (Creswell & Poth, 2018). Establishing clear temporal boundaries allows researchers to examine phenomena within a set timeframe. This provides context by associating observed changes or outcomes with specific events, interventions, or transitions, supporting analytic accuracy and interpretive consistency.
- Relational Bounding emphasizes the identification of explicit social, organizational, or systemic connections that define the boundaries of a case. This method is utilized to clarify relationships among individuals, groups, departments, or entire organizations, thereby establishing the network of interactions relevant to the research (Stake, 1995). For instance, a researcher may analyze the dynamic between managers and frontline staff within a specific unit or assess interdepartmental collaborations that impact project outcomes. By systematically mapping these relational networks, relational bounding facilitates a focused case analysis, minimizing scope expansion and promoting analytic coherence.
Application to Digital Case Study Design:
Digital case study design encompasses eight essential components: case selection, context, participants, data sources, protocols, ethical considerations, analysis strategy, and reporting. Introducing temporal boundaries to the context element ensures both clarity and relevance. For instance, when investigating leadership development within a financial institution, researchers may limit the context to the 18 months following the implementation of a digital training platform. This temporal framework aligns data collection with measurable outcomes and facilitates robust causal inference (Baxter & Jack, 2008).
Establishing such boundaries strengthens methodological rigor by ensuring that the scope of the case is consistent with its research questions and analytic objectives. Moreover, it promotes transparency and replicability, which are fundamental standards in applied doctoral research.
References:
Baxter, P., & Jack, S. (2008). Qualitative case study methodology: Study design and implementation. The Qualitative Report, 13(4), 544-559.
Creswell, J. W., & Poth, C. N. (2018). Qualitative inquiry and research design (4th ed.). Sage.
Miles, M. B., Huberman, A. M., & Saldaña, J. (2020). Qualitative data analysis: A methods sourcebook (4th ed.). Sage.
Stake, R. E. (1995). The art of case study research. Sage.
Yin, R. K. (2018). Case study research and applications (6th ed.). Sage.