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How to develop a Case Study, find a standard procedure ?

Developing a case study involves thoroughly analyzing a subject or situation to extract key insights, learnings, and recommendations. Below is a detailed outline for creating a comprehensive case study: 1. Identify the Subject and Purpose Subject Selection : Choose a subject (e.g., a company, process, individual, or product) that has sufficient data available. Ensure the subject aligns with your target audience's interests. Purpose Definition : Clearly state the purpose of the case study—whether it’s to solve a problem, analyze an outcome, or learn from success or failure. 2. Conduct Initial Research Background Information : Gather general information about the subject to set the context. Identify the primary stakeholders involved. Formulate Key Questions : Develop research questions that help focus your study (e.g., "What was the key problem faced by the company?"). 3. Develop a Case Study Structure Title Page : Include the case study title, author(s), and date of comple

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What is Kaprekar's constant ?

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 6174 is known as Kaprekar's constant , a magical number in mathematics. The "magic" lies in a process discovered by the Indian mathematician Dattatreya Ramchandra Kaprekar in 1949. Here's how it works: The Kaprekar Routine: Take any four-digit number, using at least two different digits. (If the number has fewer than four digits, pad it with leading zeros to make it four digits). Arrange the digits in descending order and then in ascending order to get two four-digit numbers. Subtract the smaller number from the larger number. Repeat the process with the result. No matter what four-digit number you start with, after a few iterations, you'll always reach 6174 . Once you reach 6174, repeating the process will continue to yield 6174. This is why 6174 is often called a "self-repeating number" or Kaprekar's constant. Example: Start with 3524: Descending: 5432 Ascending: 2345 Subtract: 5432 - 2345 = 3087 Now repeat the process: Descending: 8730 Ascending