An investigation into an individual case.

An empirical investigation of a particular situation, such as a method of teaching a specific group of students during a specified period.

a common presentation style to help distance learning students see the application of a theoretical principle to a simulated or real-life situation

a description of a series of problems, challenges or issues that need to be investigated and solved

a detailed description of the experience of one person or group with an issue, eg a description of how one street child, for example, became homeless, drifted into an urban centre, and became involved with sex work

a detailed in-depth investigation of a single case happening concerning a person, a family, an organisation, or an event

an effective way to demonstrate to a potential client that your product or service has fulfilled a specific need or solved a specific problem that the client may be faced with

a program developed from specifications, step by step, from a statement of the problem to a complete working program

a puzzle that has to be solved

a short presentation describing the successful implementation of established technology to solve a real-world problem

a structured and detailed investigation of an organization or group, designed to analyze the context and processes involved in capacity development as well as the results

a tool for applying theoretical concepts to real life business situations

a transcript (as near as can be remembered) of a conversation which is felt represents a problem in communication

a written description of a problem or situation

indicates a review of a particular condition, disease, or administrative problem. Includes case reports.

A technique where the participants are asked to investigate a situation or problem and report their findings, causes and/or solutions. Participants gather and organize relevant materials and report their findings.

An social or physical investigation revealing the processes or patterns of human or natural life.

the application of management principles to simulated or real-life situations in order to give students practice in applying their analytical and presentation skills as well as theoretical knowledge.

A printed description of a problem situation that contains enough detail to enable the learners to recommend a solution. The learners encounter a real-life situation under the guidance of an instructor or computer in order to achieve an instructional objective. Control of the discussion comes through by the amount of the detail provided.

An in-depth investigation of an individual subject.

A written or oral account of a situation which requires resolution is given to the learners. Either individually or in groups, the learners are asked to analyze the case and present recommendations. Used to apply learning in order to solve problems.