1 Exploratory Case Study Lakisha Lane School of Business, Liberty University Author Note Lakisha Lane By submitting this assignment, I attest this submission represents my own work, and not that of another student, scholar, or internet source. I understand I am responsible for knowing and correctly utilizing referencing and bibliographical guidelines. I have not submitted this work for any other class. Correspondence concerning this article should be addressed to Lakisha Lane. Email: lllane@liberty.edu 2 Abstract Researchers use case study protocols to guide data collection from one or multiple cases. Parts of a protocol are the overview, data collection procedures, protocol questions, and a report outline. A pilot study is implemented before the implementation of the main study. Pilot case studies are conducted to improve data collection plans, create relevant research questions, improve study design, and test a study's feasibility. Six case study evidence sources are documentation, direct observation, participant observation, archival records, interviewing, and physical or cultural artifacts. Triangulation regards gathering data from multiple evidence sources. Triangulation helps overcome the limitations of a single source and verify evidence. A case study database’s intended goals in an investigation are the organization and documentation of gathered evidence. An exploratory case study helps determine whether there is a need to further investigate a research topic. ...
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