I am working on a methodological paper where I want to illustrate my proposed framework through a hypothetical case study. The goal is to demonstrate how the method could be applied in practice, even though I may not yet have access to real-world data.
- What are the best practices for constructing a convincing hypothetical case study?
- How much detail (context, assumptions, and data) should be included to ensure credibility without overstating results?
- Are there examples or guidelines in academic writing for framing such case studies so that they strengthen, rather than weaken, the paper?
Any suggestions, examples, or references would be greatly appreciated.
A great question to ask is 'What would be a result of the application of the framework in the case study that would make me question, reconfigure or fail the framework?'. A hypothetical case study can be a powerful tool, philosophers use it all the time, to clarify or stress-test underlying assumptions and boundaries of reasoning and understanding. The value lies in the ability to critically interrogate, meaning it should ideally show where the method applies, and where id doesn't apply.
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