In case study research, the unit of analysis is the
A) measure used to operationally define the dependent variable.
B) level of aggregation (e.g., individual worker, work group) at which data are to be collected.
C) number of included control cases.
D) number of assessments made during the course of the study.

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The unit of analysis in case study research refers to the level of aggregation at which data are collected. It could be an individual, a group, an organization, etc. This unit determines the scope of the study and the generalization of the findings. Operational measures, control cases, and assessments are all related to the research design and methods, but they do not define the unit of analysis.

In Case Study Research, the Unit of Analysis Is the