Qualitative case study research, as described by stake, draws together naturalistic, holistic, ethnographic, phenomenological, and biographic research methods in a bricoleur design. Some answers, administrative science quarterly, vol. Case study research design and methods case study research design and methods pdf case study research design and methods yin case study research and applications. Over the years, cosmos has successfully completed hundreds of projects for federal agencies, state and local agencies, and private foundations. Design and methods sage publications, thousand oaks, 4th ed. Increases reference to relativist and constructivist approaches to case study. Despite being one of the most frequently used qualitative research methodologies in educational research, the methodologists do not have a full consensus on the design and implementation of case study, which hampers its full evolution.
A crucial distinction must be made between holistic and embedded case studies yin, 1994, p. Ultimately, case study research and applications will guide students in the successful design and use of the case study research method. Yin was an early adapter to case study, and continues to lead the way with best practices and insight on how best to utilize case study methods. Recognized as one of the most cited methodology books in the social sciences, the sixth edition of robert k. With the integration of 11 applications in this edition, the book gives readers access to exemplary. Yins case study research design and methods 2014 is c urrently in its fi ft h edition and continues to be a seminal text for researchers and students en. The critical success factors for marginal oil field development in nigeria. Embedded within yin s 2014 case study design are the hallmarks of a postpositivist approach to research. Three approaches to case study methods in education. Methodcase study vs grounded theory stanford university. Location the study of a particular place, and the way that it is used or regarded by people. Pdf on mar 1, 2016, trista hollweck published robert k. Embedded case study methods types of case studies contributors. Case study research is an investigation and analysis of a single or collective case, intended to capture the complexity of the object of study stake, 1995.
Reviewed by trista hollweck, university of ottawa rob ert k. Since i was new to case study research and this section was the major flaw in my dissertation, it helped me complete an intelligible and methodologically correct research design and methods section. Such a logic trochim, 1989 compares an empirically based pattern with a predicted one or. Introductionto facettheory by samuel shye and dov elizur with michael hoffman 36. Yin has assisted numerous other research groups, helping to train their field teams. Use the link below to share a fulltext version of this article with your friends and colleagues. The center for studying health system change sponsored a session on case study methodology, and invited four noted researchers to share their views. The case study as a research method comparing case studies with other research methods in the social sciences different kinds ofcase studies, but a common definition summary vii ix 3 3 5 16 21 printed in the united states ofamerica library ofcongress cataloginginpublicationdata yin, robert k. In this 4th edition, robert yin has updated the chapters and case examples to reflect recent developments in the field. Excellent compliment to all of the case study research books by robert yin. Yins bestselling text offers comprehensive coverage of the design and use of the case study method as a valid research tool. Despite being one of the most frequently used qualitative research methodologies in educational research, the methodologists do not have a full consensus on the design and implementation of case study.
This means that while the research method is a single method of inquiry, the case study methodology is a combination of various research methods used to explore a specific study area. Invaluable work for academia, and easy to follow and understand for new and seasoned researchers alike. Providing a complete portal to the world of case study research, the fifth edition of robert k. Yins bestselling text provides a complete portal to the world of case study research. In teaching case study method a primary aim is to define what case study is and what it is not. Preface this technical report is based on a panel discussion conducted at the 1996 meeting of the association for health services research. Design and methods, third edition, applied social research methods series, vol 5 robert k. Yin for writing an excellent text and creating the materials on this site. This statement is supported by a visual which is displayed on the first page of each chapter. This pdf has been generated from sage research methods. Embedded within yins 2014 case study design are the hallmarks of a postpositivist approach to research. The book is a classic example of a descriptive case study. The book offers a clear definition of the case study method as well as discussion of design and analysis techniques. Offering comprehensive coverage of the design and use of the case study method in addition to an integration of applications, the book gives readers access to exemplary case studies drawn from a wide variety of academic and applied fields.
Despite being one of the most frequently used qualitative research methodologies in educational research, the methodologists do not have a full consensus on the design and. A case study can be both a single case or multiple cases. According to yin 1994 the case study design must have five. Toward a multilingual approach in the study of multilingualism in school contexts. Clearly a proponent for case study research, yin openly addresses its enduring criticisms as a methodology and urges the researcher to carefully consider whether a case study is. His book takes the reader through all the stages from problem definition through design, data collection, analysis, and reporting. Rather, case study research follows its own complete method see yin, 2009a. Such a logic trochim, 1989 compares an empirically based pattern with a predicted one or with several alternative predictions. Plan the planning stage focuses on identifying the research questions or other rationale for doing a case study, deciding to use the case study method compared with other methods, and understanding its strengths and. This note is based on the first chapter in robert k. In addition, yin presents three major applications for case studies and describes them in detail, showing how they can apply to a variety of situations. Various authors of case study methods discuss and demonstrate a variety of paradigmatic perspectives. Design and methods case study research and applications design and methods sixth edition yin, r.
Yin, merriam, and stake abstract case study methodology has long been a contested terrain in social sciences research which is characterized by varying, sometimes opposing, approaches espoused by. Robert k yin providing a complete portal to the world of case study research, the fifth edition of robert k. References author index subjectindex about theauthor 127 127 6 160 162 165 167 173 175 179 185 193 203 207 219 foreword. Yin has long been at the forefront of case study research and this latest edition takes it one step further, ideal for those with a background in case study that want to fine tune their skillsknowledge and the application examples evidence the full breath of this increasingly popular approach. Case study research and applications sage publications inc. The methods are not mutually exclusive yin 2009 pp.
Pattern matching for case study analysis, one of the most desirable techniques is to use a patternmatching logic. The conclusion suggests the possibility that case study research is not merely a variant of any of these other social science methods, such as quasiexperiments or qualitative research, as has been implied by other scholars. Case study reports as part oflarger, mixed methods studies. Case study research is a comprehensive presentation of the design and use of the case study method as a valid research tool.
Pdf yin case study research design and methods sergio. View the article pdf and any associated supplements and figures for a period of 48 hours. In the design of a case study, it is important to plan and design how you are going to address the study and make sure that all collected data is relevant. Mar 20, 2020 highquality case study research that focuses on rigour, validity, and reliability. With the integration of 11 applications in this edition, the book gives readers access to exemplary case studies drawn from a wide variety of academic and applied fields. Case studies are even found in economics, in which the structure of a given industry, or the economy of a city or a region, may be investigated by using a case study.
In this case study also, prior fieldwork and smallscale data collection may be conducted before the research questions and hypotheses are proposed. Ultimately, yin presents case study research as an integral method for program evaluators to consider, but its usefulness, relevance, and quality depend on the evaluation situation and their. Case study methodology has long been a contested terrain in social sciences research which is characterized by varying, sometimes opposing, approaches espoused by many research methodologists. The fifth volume in the applied social research methods series is an extremely successful volume. Group the study of a single distinctive set of people, such as a family or small group of friends.
A holistic case study is shaped by a thoroughly qualitative approach. Whyte, has for decades been recommended reading in community sociology. Analyzing case study evidence sage publications inc. A pilot study is considered an example of an exploratory case study yin, 1984. Robert k yin is a well known pioneer of the rigorous use of case studies. Yin s bestseller provides a complete portal to the world of case study research. Unit of analysis or case can be the individual can be the same as case in holistic single and multiple case study example. As a prelude, this initial work helps prepare a framework of the study. The case study can make use of both a quantitative and the qualitative method. May 07, 20 providing a complete portal to the world of case study research, the fifth edition of robert k. Plan the planning stage focuses on identifying the research questions or other rationale for doing a case study, deciding to use the case study method compared with other methods, and understanding its strengths and limitations48.
Ultimately, case study research and applications will guide students in the successful use and application of the case study research method. Yin, merriam, and stake abstract case study methodology has long been a contested terrain in social sciences research which is characterized by varying, sometimes opposing, approaches espoused by many research methodologists. New to this edition includes 11 indepth applications that show how researchers have implemented case study methods successfully. Besides discussing case study design, data collection, and analysis, the refresher addresses several key features of case study research. Types of case study person the study of one single individual, generally using several different research methods. Each chapter contains one step in the linear process of case design planning, designing, preparing, collecting, analyzing, and sharing as well as it highlights how. Yin is president of cosmos corporation, an applied research and social science firm.
Feb 23, 2015 case study methodology has long been a contested terrain in social sciences research which is characterized by varying, sometimes opposing, approaches espoused by many research methodologists. The second part of the definition points to case study design and data collection features, such as. Targeting case study reports case study reports as part oflarger, mixed methods studies illustrative structures for case study compositions procedures in doing a case study report what makes an exemplary case study. Thus, even a single case could be considered acceptable. You are reading the best edition of case study research to date. Yins bestselling text offers comprehensive coverage of the design and use of the case study method as. In essence, yin views the goal of case studies as understanding complex social phenomena, and reallife events such as organizational and managerial processes. In evaluation, case studies can be used to capture the com plexity of a case, including temporal changes, as well as explore the contextual conditions of a case. Yin this new edition of the bestselling case study research has been carefully revised, updated, and expanded while retaining virtually all of the features and coverage of the second edition. This fourth edition contains more material, is more readable, and has more practical value than previous editions yin, 2009, p. Clearly a proponent for case study research, yin openly addresses its enduring criticisms as a methodology and urges the researcher to carefully consider whether a case study is the most appropriate method for their inquiry project. A case study on one or two specific countries becomes a powerful and focused tool for determining the social and economic pressures driving this. Yin begins the fourth edition of his 6 chapter book by explaining that case study research is a linear, but iterative process.
Case study research design how to conduct a case study. A case study is an empirical inquiry that investigates a contemporary phenomenon in depth and within its reallife. Yin applied social research methods series volumes sage publications. I will discuss the most commonly cited perspectives. Case study research design and methods second edition robert k. Yins case study research design and methods 2014 is currently in its fifth edition and continues to be a seminal text for researchers and students en gaged in.
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