Two problems in designing case-studies are tackled: (a) selecting one versus selecting several cases; (b) how to select cases. Existing strategies such as selecting cases on the basis of maximizing or minimizing variance between the cases are discussed. Introduction of the often implicit difference between selecting on the independent or the dependent variables leads to a rejection of selection on the dependent variables. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]; Copyright of Mens en Maatschappij is the property of Amsterdam University Press and its content may not be copied or emailed to multiple sites or posted to a listserv without the copyright holder's express written permission. However, users may print, download, or email articles for individual use. This abstract may be abridged. No warranty is given about the accuracy of the copy. Users should refer to the original published version of the material for the full abstract. (Copyright applies to all Abstracts.)
