Dear all,
I am dealing with variables interdependence in a comparative and qualitative case study. Precisely, I am working on the comparison of two case studies and I consider the variables that I will compare as interdependent, rather than dependent and independent.
I am aware of the need of dependent and independent variables to establish some sort of causality. However, I see the two variables (governance structure and governance resilience) as mutually dependent, i.e. more of one would lead to more or less of the other (as in a feedback relation). To make a clearer example: more power in the hands of dominant actors (a governance structure) would reduce the governance capacity to transform the governance structure and its function.
If you are aware of literature on variables interdependence in qualitative studies, please feel free to contribute.
Thanks in advance
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Generally speaking, we don't use the idea of "variables" in qualitative research. Instead, we talk in terms of themes or key concepts, and these could indeed be inter-related. In particular, it would be interesting if they were related in different ways in the two cases.
It sounds like you are doing a comparative case study, and Yin's book, Case Study Research: Design and Methods is especially good for that approach.
Fascinating subject that I am also trying to understand. I have come across this article that may help you if you check some of the references. Most GT papers will also provide useful answers to your question.Read Trochim(2006) and some of his work.
Generally speaking, we don't use the idea of "variables" in qualitative research. Instead, we talk in terms of themes or key concepts, and these could indeed be inter-related. In particular, it would be interesting if they were related in different ways in the two cases.
It sounds like you are doing a comparative case study, and Yin's book, Case Study Research: Design and Methods is especially good for that approach.
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