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1. Comparative Study
Methodology
An Academic presentation by
Dr. Nancy Agnes, Head, Technical Operations, Pubrica
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2. Table Of
Contents
Comparative
study
methodology
Structure of
comparative
research questions
Comparative
case studies-
Methodological Briefs
Structure of
relationship-based
research questions

3. Comparative study methodology
The comparative method involves examining one thing in relation
to another.
Usually, the object of inquiry is compared over space and time.
Based on pubrica team experts, comparative approaches can be
both qualitative and quantitative in nature.
For example, there is frequently a trade-off: the more models are
compared, the fewer similar variables are accessible, and vice
versa.

4. When looking for patterns of similarities and differences, explaining continuity and change, the
comparative technique is frequently used.
For example, the Most Similar Systems Design (which compares very similar cases that differ in the
dependent variable, on the assumption that this will make it easier to find those independent variables
that explain the presence/absence of the dependent variable) or the Most Different Systems Design are
frequently used in comparative research.
A difficulty in comparative research is that what appears to be the same category across nations may be
defined very differently in these same countries.

5. Comparative case studies-
Methodological Briefs
To develop more detailed information regarding causal problems,
such as how and why certain programs or policies succeed or fail,
comparative case studies analyze and synthesize the similarities,
differences, and trends across two or more examples with a
shared emphasis or purpose.

6. For example, when conducting an experimental design is impractical, or when it is necessary to explain
how the context affects the performance of program or policy efforts, they may be chosen as a good
impact evaluation design.
Comparative case studies typically combine qualitative and quantitative methods.
They are accommodating for comprehending how the context affects an intervention's effectiveness and
for understanding how to tailor the intervention to the particular context better to achieve the desired
outcomes.

7. Structure of comparative research questions
A comparative research question must be created in five steps:
Select a topic
sentence
Pick out the
groupings you're
interested in
Specify the
comparative
research question in
clinical writing
Identify and label the
dependent variable
Pick out the relevant
adjacent text

8. Structure of relationship-based research questions
A relationship-based research question must be built in six steps:
Select your opening sentence Determine the reliant variable Choose the pertinent abutting text
Formulate the relationship-
based research question
Determine the independent
variable
Name the group

9. Conclusion
Use comparative research studies when contrasting
two people groups, frequently across national borders.
To comprehend both groups better, these studies
compare and distinguish these two groups.
Comparisons result in fresh perspectives and
improved comprehension of all parties concerned.
These investigations are more expensive since they
also call for cooperation, capable teams, advanced
technology, and access to global databases.
When funds and resources are available, use a
comparative research design.

10. Quan-Haase, Anabel, and Luke Sloan, eds. The SAGE handbook of social media research methods.
Sage, 2022.
References

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