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  1. Case Study

    A case study is a research method that involves an in-depth examination and analysis of a particular phenomenon or case, such as an individual, organization, community, event, or situation. It is a qualitative research approach that aims to provide a detailed and comprehensive understanding of the case being studied. Case studies typically ...

  2. What Is a Case Study?

    A case study is a detailed study of a specific subject, such as a person, group, place, event, organization, or phenomenon. Case studies are commonly used in social, educational, clinical, and business research. A case study research design usually involves qualitative methods, but quantitative methods are sometimes also used.

  3. Case Study Methodology of Qualitative Research: Key Attributes and

    A case study is one of the most commonly used methodologies of social research. This article attempts to look into the various dimensions of a case study research strategy, the different epistemological strands which determine the particular case study type and approach adopted in the field, discusses the factors which can enhance the effectiveness of a case study research, and the debate ...

  4. Case Study Methods and Examples

    The purpose of case study research is twofold: (1) to provide descriptive information and (2) to suggest theoretical relevance. Rich description enables an in-depth or sharpened understanding of the case. It is unique given one characteristic: case studies draw from more than one data source. Case studies are inherently multimodal or mixed ...

  5. (PDF) Qualitative Case Study Methodology: Study Design and

    McMaster University, West Hamilton, Ontario, Canada. Qualitative case study methodology prov ides tools for researchers to study. complex phenomena within their contexts. When the approach is ...

  6. Case Study Method: A Step-by-Step Guide for Business Researchers

    Case study method is the most widely used method in academia for researchers interested in qualitative research (Baskarada, 2014). Research students select the case study as a method without understanding array of factors that can affect the outcome of their research.

  7. Continuing to enhance the quality of case study methodology in health

    Purpose of case study methodology. Case study methodology is often used to develop an in-depth, holistic understanding of a specific phenomenon within a specified context. 11 It focuses on studying one or multiple cases over time and uses an in-depth analysis of multiple information sources. 16,17 It is ideal for situations including, but not limited to, exploring under-researched and real ...

  8. What is a Case Study?

    A case study protocol outlines the procedures and general rules to be followed during the case study. This includes the data collection methods to be used, the sources of data, and the procedures for analysis. Having a detailed case study protocol ensures consistency and reliability in the study.

  9. Designing research with case study methods

    Case study methodology can entail the study of one or more "cases," that could be described as instances, examples, or settings where the problem or phenomenon can be examined. The researcher is tasked with defining the parameters of the case, that is, what is included and excluded. This process is called bounding the case, or setting boundaries.

  10. Case Study

    A case study is a detailed study of a specific subject, such as a person, group, place, event, organisation, or phenomenon. Case studies are commonly used in social, educational, clinical, and business research. A case study research design usually involves qualitative methods, but quantitative methods are sometimes also used.

  11. The case study approach

    The case study approach allows in-depth, multi-faceted explorations of complex issues in their real-life settings. The value of the case study approach is well recognised in the fields of business, law and policy, but somewhat less so in health services research. Based on our experiences of conducting several health-related case studies, we reflect on the different types of case study design ...

  12. Toward Developing a Framework for Conducting Case Study Research

    The definition above is an example of an all-inclusive descriptive definition of case study research represented by Yin (2003).According to the definition of case study research, there is no doubt that this research strategy is one of the most powerful methods used by researchers to realize both practical and theoretical aims.

  13. Methodology or method? A critical review of qualitative case study

    Definitions of qualitative case study research. Case study research is an investigation and analysis of a single or collective case, intended to capture the complexity of the object of study (Stake, 1995).Qualitative case study research, as described by Stake (), draws together "naturalistic, holistic, ethnographic, phenomenological, and biographic research methods" in a bricoleur design ...

  14. LibGuides: Research Writing and Analysis: Case Study

    A Case study is: An in-depth research design that primarily uses a qualitative methodology but sometimes includes quantitative methodology. Used to examine an identifiable problem confirmed through research. Used to investigate an individual, group of people, organization, or event. Used to mostly answer "how" and "why" questions.

  15. Case Study Research Method in Psychology

    The case study is not a research method, but researchers select methods of data collection and analysis that will generate material suitable for case studies. Freud (1909a, 1909b) conducted very detailed investigations into the private lives of his patients in an attempt to both understand and help them overcome their illnesses.

  16. Case Study Research: In-Depth Understanding in Context

    Abstract. This chapter explores case study as a major approach to research and evaluation. After first noting various contexts in which case studies are commonly used, the chapter focuses on case study research directly Strengths and potential problematic issues are outlined and then key phases of the process.

  17. What the Case Study Method Really Teaches

    It's been 100 years since Harvard Business School began using the case study method. Beyond teaching specific subject matter, the case study method excels in instilling meta-skills in students.

  18. Case Study Methods

    Researchers can explore methods concepts to help them design research projects, understand particular methods or identify a new method, conduct their research, and write up their findings. Since SAGE Research Methods focuses on methodology rather than disciplines, it can be used across the social sciences, health sciences, and more.

  19. What Is a Case, and What Is a Case Study?

    Case study is a common methodology in the social sciences (management, psychology, science of education, political science, sociology). A lot of methodological papers have been dedicated to case study but, paradoxically, the question "what is a case?" has been less studied. Hence the fact that researchers conducting a case study are ...

  20. 5 Benefits of the Case Study Method

    5. Build Your Self-Confidence. Finally, learning through the case study method can build your confidence. Each time you assume a business leader's perspective, aim to solve a new challenge, and express and defend your opinions and decisions to peers, you prepare to do the same in your career. According to a 2022 City Square Associates survey ...

  21. What is the Case Study Method?

    Simply put, the case method is a discussion of real-life situations that business executives have faced. Harvard Business School. The Learning Experience. The Case Study Method. On average, you'll attend three to four different classes a day, for a total of about six hours of class time (schedules vary). To prepare, you'll work through problems ...

  22. Descriptive Research and Case Studies

    Case studies are generally a single-case design, but can also be a multiple-case design, where replication instead of sampling is the criterion for inclusion. Like other research methodologies within psychology, the case study must produce valid and reliable results in order to be useful for the development of future research.

  23. The case study approach

    A case study is a research approach that is used to generate an in-depth, multi-faceted understanding of a complex issue in its real-life context. It is an established research design that is used extensively in a wide variety of disciplines, particularly in the social sciences. A case study can be defined in a variety of ways (Table 5), the ...

  24. Case Study Method: A Step-by-Step Guide for Business Researchers

    Qualitative case study methodology enables researchers to conduct an in-depth exploration of intricate phenomena within some specific context. By keeping in mind research students, this article presents a systematic step-by-step guide to conduct a case study in the business discipline. Research students belonging to said discipline face issues ...

  25. Case Study Method Advantages and Disadvantages: Essential Insights for

    Explore the advantages and disadvantages of the case study method in business, psychology, and education. Learn how detailed insights and market analysis can benefit entrepreneurs, and discover strategies to overcome limitations like generalizability and time consumption. Make informed decisions on using case studies effectively with tips on managing time and diversifying sources.

  26. The middle-income trap and foreign direct investment: a mixed-methods

    This paper, deploying a mixed-methods approach, seeks to fill this gap, first by a comparative case study and then by several logistic regressions. The literature primarily focusing on FDI and MIT ...

  27. Case of paradoxical cultural sensitivity: Mixed method study of web

    Background: Designing web-based informational materials regarding the human papillomavirus (HPV) vaccine has become a challenge for designers and decision makers in the health authorities because of the scientific and public controversy regarding the vaccine's safety and effectiveness and the sexual and moral concerns related to its use. Objective: The study aimed to investigate how cultural ...

  28. A Case in Case Study Methodology

    Abstract. The purpose of this article is to provide a comprehensive view of the case study process from the researcher's perspective, emphasizing methodological considerations. As opposed to other qualitative or quantitative research strategies, such as grounded theory or surveys, there are virtually no specific requirements guiding case research.

  29. Electrical Resistivity Tomography study above inaccessible old mine

    The Raniganj Coalfeld smears in eastern part of the Damodar Valley Coalfield. It is a synclinal basin and semi-elliptical with elongated shape (Ghosh 2002).Nine coal seams of Raniganj Formation and seven coal seams of Barakar Formation has been reported in Raniganj Coalfeld (Chandra 1992; Dutta and Dutta 2003).Raniganj coal-bearing formation is governed by igneous intrusions as a form of sills ...

  30. Synthesising Practice-Based Case Study Evidence From Community

    Case study synthesis methods outlined in the protocol, and then refined through the scoping review and advisory group discussions, were piloted in phases 2 & 3. The agreed topic was community-based interventions that aim to improve community wellbeing and social relations through improving community infrastructure (places and spaces).