3.1.3 Phase 3 – Analysis and
Synthesis
Based on recommendations from Yin [1], the analysis was carried out
using a code and pattern identification technique called explanation
building to match the analysis from both the interviews and the
documents into one, since this technique is specifically suitable for
exploratory studies. This selected analysis technique assisted us in
explaining the PD phenomenon by stipulating a set of relational links
related to PD, addressing aspects such as “how” and “why” PD occurs
[1]. The technique of gradually and iteratively building, comparing,
grouping, and revising findings among the different cases resulted in a
final exploration of PD.
3.2 Step 2 – Longitudinal
case-study