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