Case Study Research in Practice
- Helen Simons - University of Southampton, UK
Case Study Research
Case Study Research in Practice explores the author's practical and uniquely personal approach to the theory and practice of case study research. Author Helen Simons draws on her extensive experience in conducting and teaching case study research to provide a comprehensive and insightful account of the process of conducting case study that tackles common misconceptions and addresses the questions often raised by students. In four sections, the book covers:
- The rationale, concept and design of case study research
- Methods and ethics in case study
- Interpreting, analyzing and reporting the case.
- Generalizing and theorizing in case study research
Including examples and summary memos the author has created a dynamic text that presents readers with choices and challenges to inform the conduct of their case research.
This is an ideal text for students studying and conducting case study research in education, health and social care, and related social science disciplines.
great and helpful book to be recommended
This book is great for students who want to learn more about case study research. Giving great insight how researchers develop their case study research.
Case study research is often misunderstood, how to carry it out in practice is also subject to many myths and misconceptions. This book allows students to see how they should conduct a case study in real life. It is a good guide and a useful addition to any set of texts on methods for MA students.
Case study reserach is often misunderstood, how to carry it out in practice is also subject to many myths and misconceptions. This book allows students to see how they should conduct a case study in real life. It is a good guide and a useful addition to any set of texts on methods for MA students.
Provides a good insight into the case study approach.
Extremely well written, detailed and informative text book that will appeal to, and help, any researcher considering using a case study approach. Quite pragmatic, but with essential theory and a good chapter on ethical issues to consider. Lays out key concepts in aappropriate language for UG and PG students.
This is an excellent book for guiding students generally. Explanations are given with clarity and I specifically recommend it for the design stage of a case study and strongly suggest that students return to this book for guidance when writing up of the methodology chapter.
An excellent guide for those undertaking case study research. Logically presented and clearly discussed
A useful text that students could use to support their methodology.
Each chapter is full of useful examples of research and wider range of reference.
