Paper ID
3390
Paper Type
full
Description
Extensive theory testing refers to the joint conduct of theory testing and extension in a single empirical study. One of the types of extensive theory testing is using case study approach. While quantitative approach to theory testing, such as survey method, focuses on corroborating or falsifying theory, extensive theory testing aims to both corroborate and extend theory at the same time. By employing extensive theory testing, researchers can simultaneously develop deeper understandings of an existing theory situated within a context and generate new insights based on the effort to test the existing theory. Thus, extensive theory testing offers a useful alternative, complementing quantitative approach to theory testing. Although case study has been used for theory testing, the rationale and procedures of extensive theory testing have not been adequately understood. In this paper, we clarify the rationale of extensive theory testing and propose a framework for the conduct of extensive theory testing.
Recommended Citation
Chukwudi, Ignatius; Zhang, Meng; and Gable, Guy, "Extensive Theory Testing Using Case Study" (2019). ICIS 2019 Proceedings. 11.
https://aisel.aisnet.org/icis2019/research_methods/research_methods/11
Extensive Theory Testing Using Case Study
Extensive theory testing refers to the joint conduct of theory testing and extension in a single empirical study. One of the types of extensive theory testing is using case study approach. While quantitative approach to theory testing, such as survey method, focuses on corroborating or falsifying theory, extensive theory testing aims to both corroborate and extend theory at the same time. By employing extensive theory testing, researchers can simultaneously develop deeper understandings of an existing theory situated within a context and generate new insights based on the effort to test the existing theory. Thus, extensive theory testing offers a useful alternative, complementing quantitative approach to theory testing. Although case study has been used for theory testing, the rationale and procedures of extensive theory testing have not been adequately understood. In this paper, we clarify the rationale of extensive theory testing and propose a framework for the conduct of extensive theory testing.