How to do your case study /

By:

Thomas, Gary

Material type: Text

TextPublication details: London : SAGE, 2016.Edition: 2nd editionDescription: xii, 269 pages : illustrations (some color)ISBN:

1446282651
9781446282656
9781446282649
1446282643

Subject(s):

DDC classification:

300.72 THO

Contents:

What is a case study? -- The case study and research design -- The whole is more than the sum of the parts : seeing a complete picture -- Rigour and quality in your case study : what's important? -- Ethics -- Different kinds of case studies : selecting a subject for your case study -- Your purpose : thinking about the object of your study -- Your approach : theory testing or theory building ; interpretation or illustration -- Your process : the shape, style and manner of your case study -- Out in the field : some ways to collect data and evidence -- Analysis : a toolkit for analysing and thinking in case study -- Writing your study.

Summary: Adopting jargon-free language this book grounds its advice in concrete experience and real-world cases to provide a vibrant and insightful introduction to the basics of case study research.

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Item type	Current library	Collection	Call number	Status	Date due	Barcode	Item holds
Reference Books	Main Library Reference	Reference	300.72 THO (Browse shelf(Opens below))	Available		015488

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Includes index

What is a case study? --
The case study and research design --
The whole is more than the sum of the parts : seeing a complete picture --
Rigour and quality in your case study : what's important? --
Ethics --
Different kinds of case studies : selecting a subject for your case study --
Your purpose : thinking about the object of your study --
Your approach : theory testing or theory building ; interpretation or illustration --
Your process : the shape, style and manner of your case study --
Out in the field : some ways to collect data and evidence --
Analysis : a toolkit for analysing and thinking in case study --
Writing your study.

Adopting jargon-free language this book grounds its advice in concrete experience and real-world cases to provide a vibrant and insightful introduction to the basics of case study research.

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