Comparing Case Study and Ethnography as Qualitative Research Approaches

Abstract:  This article reviews several differences between case  study  and  ethnography  in  terms  of  definitions, characteristics, strengths and limitations. It provides current information by comparing these approaches from various social researchers’ perspectives. Although each method has strong points, they both have differences in conducting observation and interview as data collection techniques; choosing the length of time of data gathering and reporting details of a particular reality.
Key words: qualitative research approach, case study, ethnography
Author: Anne Suryani
Journl Code: jpkomunikasigg080004

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