Case Study

{
  "id": "MLC-T-ENV-004290",
  "term": "Case Study",
  "field": "Environment",
  "definition": "1. A method for learning about a complex instance, based on a comprehensive understanding of that instance, obtained by extensive description and analysis of the instance, taken as a whole and in its context.\n\n2. A brief fact sheet providing risk, cost, and performance information on alternative methods and other pollution prevention ideas, compliance initiatives, voluntary efforts, etc.\n\n3. An example illustrating a complete causal analysis or a component of the process.\n\n4. An approach often used in research to better understand real-world situations or events using a systematic process for the collection and analysis of data.\n\n5. A medical or epidemiologic evaluation of one person or a small group of people to gather information about specific health conditions and past exposures.\n\n6. An uncontrolled (prospective or retrospective) observational study involving an intervention and outcome in a single patient. (Also known as a single case report or anecdote.)\n\n7. Provides an in-depth examination of a situation, project, report or plan.\n\n8. A medical or epidemiologic evaluation of one person or a small group of people to gather information about specific health conditions and past exposures. [EPA 2004, ATSDR 2004]\n\n9. A brief fact sheet providing risk, cost, and performance information on alternative methods and other pollution prevention ideas, compliance initiatives, voluntary efforts, etc. [EPA 2005b]\n\n10. An uncontrolled (prospective or retrospective) observational study involving an intervention and outcome in a single patient. (Also known as a single case report or anecdote.) [NLM/NICHSR 2004]",
  "subject": "Policy and guidance",
  "references": [
    "Program Evaluation Glossary",
    "Terms of Environment; EPA 2005b",
    "CADDIS Glossary",
    "Glossary: Study of the Potential Impacts of Hydraulic Fracturing on Drinking Water Resources",
    "EPA 2004, ATSDR 2004",
    "NLM/NICHSR 2004",
    "Resilience and Adaptation in New England (RAINE) Glossary",
    "Thesaurus of Terms Used in Microbial Risk Assessment"
  ],
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/environment/case-study/"
}