Understanding Case Study Research - Small-Scale Research With Meaning

With a grounding in both theory and practice, this book focuses on the use and consumption of case studies to show readers the value and effectiveness of using this research method for their projects.

List of contents

Part A: What is a Case Study?
Chapter 1: Introduction
Chapter 2: Origins and Applications of Case Study
Chapter 3: Key Debates in Case Study Research
Part B: Using Case Study
Chapter 4: The Value of Case Study
Chapter 5: The Use of Case Study in Different Disciplines
Chapter 6: Case Studies in Mixed/Combined Research Designs
Chapter 7: Learning from Case Study
Part C: Carrying Out a Case Study
Chapter 8: Selection, Context & Theory in Case Study
Chapter 9: Method, Analysis & Reporting in Case Study
Chapter 10: Conclusion

About the author

Malcolm Tight is a Professor in the Educational Research department at Lancaster University.

Summary

With a grounding in both theory and practice, this book focuses on the use and consumption of case studies to show readers the value and effectiveness of using this research method for their projects.

Product details

• Authors: Malcolm Tight, Tight Malcolm
• Publisher: Sage Publications Ltd
• Languages: English
• Product format: Hardback
• Released: 30.04.2017
• EAN: 9781446273913
• ISBN: 978-1-4462-7391-3
• No. of pages: 224
• Subjects: Natural sciences, medicine, IT, technology > Natural sciences (general); Social sciences, law, business > Social sciences (general); SOCIAL SCIENCE / Research, SOCIAL SCIENCE / Statistics, REFERENCE / Research, Social research & statistics, Social research and statistics, Research methods: general