| Edition |
3rd ed. |
| Physical description |
xvi, 181 pages : illustrations ; 23 cm. |
| Series |
Applied social research methods series ; v. 5. |
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Applied social research methods series ; v. 5.
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| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references (pages 167-174) and index. |
| Contents |
Additional Note About the Third Edition xv -- Case Study as a Research Strategy 1 -- Comparing Case Studies With Other Research Strategies in the Social Sciences 3 -- Different Kinds of Case Studies, but a Common Definition 11 -- 2. Designing Case Studies 19 -- General Approach to Designing Case Studies 19 -- Criteria for Judging the Quality of Research Designs 33 -- Case Study Designs 39 -- Modest Advice in Selecting Case Study Designs 53 -- 3. Conducting Case Studies: Preparing for Data Collection 57 -- Case Study Investigator: Desired Skills 58 -- Training and Preparation for a Specific Case Study 62 -- Case Study Protocol 67 -- Screening Case Study Nominations 77 -- Pilot Case Study 78 -- 4. Conducting Case Studies: Collecting the Evidence 83 -- Six Sources of Evidence 85 -- Three Principles of Data Collection 97 -- 5. Analyzing Case Study Evidence 109 -- An Analytic Strategy: More Than Familiarity With Analytic Tools 109 -- Specific Analytic Techniques 116 -- Pressing for a High-Quality Analysis 137 -- 6. Reporting Case Studies 141 -- Targeting Case Study Reports 143 -- Case Study Reports as Part of Larger, Multimethod Studies 150 -- Illustrative Structures for Case Study Compositions 151 -- Procedures in Doing a Case Study Report 155 -- What Makes an Exemplary Case Study? 160. |
| Summary |
This new edition of the best-selling Case Study Research has been carefully revised, updated, and expanded while retaining virtually all of the features and coverage of the second edition. Robert Yin's comprehensive presentation covers all aspects of the case study method--from problem definition, design, and data collection, to data analysis and composition and reporting. Yin also traces the uses and importance of case studies to a wide range of disciplines, from sociology, psychology and history to management, planning, social work, and education. |
| Subject |
Social sciences -- Research -- Methodology.
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| ISBN |
076192552X (alkaline paper) |
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0761925538 (paperback: alkaline paper) |
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