Chapter 3 (Case study)

Question 1

Definition of case study research

Answer 1

To explores a real-life, contemporary bounded system (a case) or multiple bounded systems (cases) over time, through detailed, in-depth data collection involving multiple sources of information (e.g observations, interviews, documents, etc), and reports a case description and case themes.

Question 2

Features of case study

Answer 2

1. Case study research begins with the identification of a specific case that will be described and analysed.
2. Key to case identification is that it is bounded – it can be defined or described within certain parameters.
3. The intent of conducting the case study – determines the procedures for the particular type.
4. In-depth understanding of the case.
5. How to approach the data analysis in case study will differ.
6. Case themes
7. Case study often ends with conclusions formed by the researcher about the overall meaning delivering from the case(s)

Question 3

Types of case study

Answer 3

1. instrumental case study
2. Collective case study / multiple case study
3. intrinsic case study

Question 4

Steps for conducting a case study

Answer 4

1. Determine if a case study is appropriate for studying the research problem.
2. Identify the intent of study and select the case (or cases) as well as case sampling procedures.
3. Develop procedures for conducting the extensive data collection drawing on multiple data sources.
4. Specify the analysis approach on which the case description integrates analysis themes and contextual information.
5. Report the case study and lessons learned using case assertions.