Using Yin’s Approach to Case Studies as a Paradigm for Conducting Examinations

Oyelami, Oluwasayo; Olivier, Martin S.

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“…This section reviews the application of Yin's case study approach as a scientific method for conceptualizing digital forensic examinations [18]. The case study method as described by Yin [25] is suitable for examining isolated occurrences.…”

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“…A number of techniques proposed by Yin may be applied. The techniques include pattern matching, explanation building, time-series analysis and logic models [18,24,25]. Also, when examining complex digital evidence, an examiner may use the cross-case synthesis technique, which applies the logic of replication, namely literal replication and theoretical replication.…”

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“…The pattern matching technique enables an examiner to compare patterns predicted before an examination against the observed patterns. Predicted patterns are expected findings based on the body of knowledge and apply forward causality [18,24,25]. Using the pattern matching technique, an examiner can demonstrate that a set of hypotheses or explanations E explains a set of observed patterns or observations O, while knowing E but not having observed O at the time.…”

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“…An analysis of Yin's approach reveals that it is particularly appropriate for examining isolated events; moreover, it addresses questions on causality and the reliability of findings. The merits of case study research are discussed in earlier work [18], which established the suitability of the case study research method for conducting digital forensic examinations. This research extends the earlier work by demonstrating how the case study method can be applied in digital forensic examinations.…”

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Establishing Findings in Digital Forensic Examinations: A Case Study Method

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Olivier

2017

Advances in Digital Forensics XIII

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In digital forensics, examinations are carried out to explain events and demonstrate the root cause from a number of plausible causes. Yin's approach to case study research offers a systematic process for investigating occurrences in their real-world contexts. The approach is well suited to examining isolated events and also addresses questions about causality and the reliability of findings. The techniques that make Yin's approach suitable for research also apply to digital forensic examinations. The merits of case study research are highlighted in previous work that established the suitability of the case study research method for conducting digital forensic examinations. This research extends the previous work by demonstrating the practicality of Yin's case study method in examining digital events. The research examines the relationship between digital evidence-the effect-and its plausible causes, and how patterns can be identified and applied to explain the events. Establishing these patterns supports the findings of a forensic examination. Analytic strategies and techniques inherent in Yin's case study method are applied to identify and analyze patterns in order to establish the findings of a digital forensic examination.

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Establishing Findings in Digital Forensic Examinations: A Case Study Method

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Olivier

2017

Advances in Digital Forensics XIII

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“…A sufficient number of postconditions need to be verified before a conclusion can be reached. It is not obvious what would constitute a sufficient number; this problem is part of ongoing work [18] and is not considered further in this discussion. It is worth noting that DNA evidence faces a similar problem, albeit in the realm of natural phenomena.…”

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On a Scientific Theory of Digital Forensics

Olivier¹

2016

IFIP Advances in Information and Communication Technology

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A suitable theory to serve as scientific grounds for a digital forensic science is still elusive. Such a theory needs to satisfy the demands imposed by science and justify the facts derived as evidence using the theory. A number of grounding theories have been proposed. This chapter revisits three prominent theories, those of Gladyshev, Carrier and Cohen, and: (i) determines the requirements they suggest for a digital forensics theory; (ii) analyzes their primary differences; and (iii) assesses them using the norms that exist for science. This enables us to sketch the outlines of a new theory that better reflects the scientific requirements and the intended application of forensic science in a digital context.

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Designing strategy formulation in the midst of uncertainty in digital citizen engagement: A critical reflection of the application of Design Science Research augmented by Soft Systems Methodology to the design of strategy formulation

Joshua

Pade-Khene

2022

E J Info Sys Dev Countries

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This manuscript details a critical reflection on how Design Science Research (DSR) was applied to the guided development and implementation of a strategy formulation process for a civic tech project called MobiSAM, which was executed in a marginalized local government context. It also demonstrates how the application of DSR is augmented by Soft Systems Methodology (SSM), to ensure that the unstructured properties typically present in multi-stakeholder deliberation (required in civic tech project strategizing) are accounted for in the strategy formulation exercise. To underpin this critical reflection on the emergence and application of the civic tech project strategy framework (the artifact), pragmatist interpretivism is employed. This qualitative paradigm underpinning the critical reflection supports better understanding of strategy related challenges primarily through participant observation and interviews with actors in the civic tech context. The findings reveal that for an unstructured problem like civic tech project strategizing, SSM is particularly instrumental to the application of four DSR guidelines, namely-problem relevance, design evaluation, research contribution and communication of DSR.

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Using Yin’s Approach to Case Studies as a Paradigm for Conducting Examinations

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Establishing Findings in Digital Forensic Examinations: A Case Study Method

Establishing Findings in Digital Forensic Examinations: A Case Study Method

On a Scientific Theory of Digital Forensics

Designing strategy formulation in the midst of uncertainty in digital citizen engagement: A critical reflection of the application of Design Science Research augmented by Soft Systems Methodology to the design of strategy formulation

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