Types of Case Studies

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2. TYPES OF CASE STUDIES

There are many types of case studies that are used today. No one type can be singled

out as the "best" because each type of case study has a different application. Often, more

than one type of case study could be used for the same objective. The trainer will have to

decide which type to use. Types of case studies include the following:

Background

Complex

Comprehensive

Critical Incident

Decision

Exercise

In-Tray

Live

Participant

Role Play

Sequential

Situation

Interactive Video.

Appendix A contains a list of the types of case studies, suggested objective classifications

they could support, and a description of the case study. Appendix B provides some case

study examples.