TY  - BOOK
AU  - Swanborn,P.G.
TI  - Case study research: what, why and how? 
SN  - 9781849206112 (hbk.)
U1  - 001.42 22
PY  - 2010///
CY  - Los Angeles
PB  - SAGE
KW  - Research
KW  - Methodology
N1  - How should case studies be selected? Is case study methodology fundamentally different to that of other methods? What, in fact, is a case?

Case Study Research: What, Why and How? is an authoritative and nuanced exploration of the many faces of case-based research methods. As well as the what, how and why, the author also examines the when and which - always with an eye on practical applications to the design, collection, analysis and presentation of the research.

Case study methodology can prove a confusing and fragmented topic. In bringing diverse notions of case study research together in one volume and sensitising the reader to the many varying definitions and perceptions of `case study`, this book equips researchers at all levels with the knowledge to make an informed choice of research strategy.

; Includes bibliographical references (p. 163-173) and indexes; Preface  
What Is a Case Study?    
When to Conduct a Case Study?    
How to Select Cases?    
What Data to Collect?    
How to Enrich Your Case Study Data?    
How to Analyze Your Data?    
Assets and Opportunities    
Appendices    
Bibliography    
Index

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