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case studies

  • plural
    of case study.
    case study
    noun
    a study of an individual unit, as a person, family, or social group, usually emphasizing developmental issues and relationships with the environment, especially in order to compare a larger group to the individual unit.

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Since the majority of families featured in the book are Christian, these case studies also help address the extent to which religious reasons factor into the choice to homeschool.

From The Wall Street Journal Jul. 22, 2026

He began sharing his case studies on social media.

From BBC Jun. 28, 2026

I now use EganaGoldpfeil and Tack Fat as case studies in the college course I teach on ethics in finance.

From Barron's Apr. 7, 2026

To investigate the issue, scientists combined large scale analysis of scientific publications with detailed case studies.

From Science Daily Mar. 7, 2026

It also includes case studies from several different culture areas.

From "Music and the Child" by Natalie Sarrazin

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