OVERVIEW
Our overview said, analysis then, begins with the data and how we see it – the interpretation or operative words are array and display. That is, in different ways, so you may observe the data in a unique range or grouping to help see new patterns, insights, and concepts. There are a number of strategies and techniques for how to do this. We’ll wrap this module up with a deep-dive on the Descriiptive Case.
INSTRUCTIONS
Address the following paper in current APA format:
1. Describe how to order and display case study data in different ways
2. Identify methods for setting-up (‘play’) with data to help detect promising patterns, insights, and concepts in case study data
3. Explain the four generic analytical strategies and the five analytical techniques for case study data
4. Draft a Descriiptive Case Study that is unique and not normally available to researchers (see Box 28, Box 3A (Yin, 2018))
Required Format
This 1650 minimum word paper needs to be written with these main sections:
Cover page
Abstract (Abstract clearly states the purpose and main conclusion)
Introduction (Introduction provides a complete overview of the discussion)
Array and Display Case Study Data (Section provides a complete discussion of how to array and display data that is ready for analysis. Flow is logical and fully cited)
How to Detect Patterns, Insights, and Concepts (Section provides a comprehensive discussion of methods that place data in a position to help detect patterns, insights, and concepts. Flow is logical and fully cited)
Generic Analytical Strategies and Analytical Techniques (Section provides a complete and thorough explanation of the 4 general analytical strategies and the 5 analytical techniques. Flow is logical and fully cited)
Descriiptive Case Study (Demonstrates critical thinking to include analysis, evaluation, and synthesis of the course material to draft a Descriiptive Case Study)
Conclusion (Conclusion provides a complete summary of the discussion and highlights key points)
References
Other Requirements
• In addition to the course textbook(s) and the Bible, this paper must include at least 5 references from scholarly articles (that’s provided) that have publication dates no older than 5 years. Do not use any books other than the Bible, Articles and the textbooks provided. Do not conduct interviews. robust biblical integration is present.
• There should be at least three instance of biblical integration (at least three scriipture reference).
• In-text citations are required with the page or paragraph to support your statements, points, assertions, issues, arguments, concerns, paragraph topic sentences, and statements of fact and opinion.
• The APA required abstract and conclusion section headings and subject headings (see above) are expected. For papers this length, there should be at least three (3) ‘levels of headings’.
• The introduction and conclusion sections should not be longer than ½ page each since the assignment is short in word count.
• The required abstract should be written as a stand-alone document and not written as an introduction since an introduction section is required. Therefore, refrain from using phrases such as, “in this paper,” and do not use citations. See example in APA manual.
• Sources of information from Wikipedia, dictionaries, and encyclopedia will not be accepted.
• Paragraph lengths: Each paragraph should have a topic sentence unless it continues from or provides support to the prior paragraph. A paragraph is defined in this course as being at least 4 sentences in length.
• All parts of the assignment must be based on scholarly and biblical literature.
Avoid clichés, slang, jargon, exaggerations, abbreviations, figurative language, and language that is too informal and too subjective
Textbook Readings:
Keller, T. (2014), Every good endeavor: Connecting your work to God’s work, Riverhead Books, New York, NY. ISBN: 9781594632822. (Chapter 3)
George, M. L., Maxey, J., Rowlands, D. T., & Upton, M. (2004). The Lean Six Sigma Pocket Toolbook: A Quick Reference Guide to Nearly 100 Tools for Improving Quality and Speed. (https://mbsdirect.vitalsource.com/books/9780071505734 (Chapter 3-4)
Yin, R. K. (2017). Case Study Research and Applications: Design and Methods (6th Edition). (Chapters 5).
https://mbsdirect.vitalsource.com/books/9781506336183 The login information to the assinged writer
Tina Scott & Jim Hall (2016). Lean Six Sigma: Beginner’s Guide to Understanding and Practicing Lean Six Sigma. (Chapter 2)
