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. One rationale for these designs is to identify an extreme or unique case. The case study anthology, the latest from bestselling author robert yin, introduces readers to the world of case study research. Case studies and theory development in the social sciences. Merriams qualitative research and case study applications in education1998, and robert e. Since the books first release 30 years ago 1984, case study. Single and multiple case studies are considered, and forty illustrative case examples are. Whether youve loved the book or not, if you give your honest and detailed thoughts then people will find new books that are right for them. This single case study constructs a stakeholder salience assessment framework and uses the framework to analyze internal stakeholders salience in product development in the case company. Yins bestselling text case study research offers comprehensive. It has now been carefully revised, updated, and expanded to include a discussion of the debate in evaluation between qualitative and quantitative research, more on the role of theory in doing good case studies, more extensive. The primary work which has been used for this document is the book called the case study method by robert k.
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. Providing a complete portal to the world of case study research, the fifth edition of robert k. Various authors followed this approach, striving to engage more deeply in the significance of case study in the social sciences. What is important then is to define the concept for yourself, and explain to your audience how you are using the term.
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. Robert yins comprehensive presentation covers all aspects of the case study methodfrom problem definition, design, and data collection, to data analysis and composition. Whyte, has for decades been recommended reading in community sociology. Yins definition clarifies why we classify case study design as mixed method. Yin 1994 describes single and multiple case designs. Case study research is a comprehensive presentation of the design and use of the case study method as a valid research tool. Generalizationit is a frequent criticism of case study research that the results are not widely applicable in real life or to other cases. A case study is defined as an empirical inquiry that investigates a contemporary phenomenon within its reallife context. Case study research and applications sage publications inc. He has edited two case study anthologies yin, 2004. 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. Yin 1984, hardcover at the best online prices at ebay.
Although this is a case study, and its findings limited to one program, the framework can be explored as a means to examining transformational leadership as a means to advancing sociallyresponsible citizenshipbased practices in planning curricula. What is the difference between case study and phenomenology what is a case study. It contains 19 carefully chosen and welledited works, some of which represent excerpts from alltime classic case studies in sociology, political science, and related disciplines. Yin has authored nearly 100 journal articles and books. Ultimately, case study research and applications will guide students in the successful use and application of the case study research method. The book offers a clear definition of the case study method as well as discussion. Since the book s first release 30 years ago 1984, case study research has gained considerable acceptance as a research method, likely a result of. March 198 1, volume 26 in hisasq article entitled qualitative data as an attractive.
Providing a complete portal to the world of case study research, the fourth edition of robert k. Case study is often defined in different ways, reflecting evolving practice. Case study is particularly useful when it is not possible or desirable to randomize, when it is not possible or desirable to study a particular population as a group with similar characteristics, when you seek to assess outcomes or change in a single unit of analysis, and when you want to obtain pilot. As a prelude, this initial work helps prepare a framework of the study. Yin 1984, the first book focused wholly on case study in research, gave a brief and basic outline of case study and associated practices. Yin addresses the criticisms of case studies head on and attends to them in a very clear way. This is a systematicallydesigned, wellarticulated, cogentlywritten volume that has both pedagogical value and analytical rigour. The study concludes that if any concrete results can be achieved in the fight to create gender parity then the factors that influence parents perception about girls. Design case study an overview sciencedirect topics.
Two important methodological articles on the case study method in the is field are those by benbasat et al. This book provides information about using a particular research strategy called case study research in order to respond to a research question and where data are gathered and analysed by the researcher. Yin, 1984, 1994, and education stake, 1978, 1995 have studied the individual as the unit of analysis, and have used the case study method to develop rich and comprehensive understandings about people. Recognized as one of the most cited methodology books in the social sciences, the sixth edition of robert k. The book offers a clear definition of the case study method as well as discussion of design and analysis techniques. Yin covers all of the basic and advanced knowledge for conducting case study and why they are useful for specific research studies without getting lost in the weeds. The advantages and limitations of single case study analysis. With over 90,000 copies sold of the previous editions the new third 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. A standard text for anyone wanting to do case study research is the book by yin 1994. Other readers will always be interested in your opinion of the books youve read. The researcher took zuckers 2009 advice and read several different quality case studies before starting this case study to understand how telling a story is an essential aspect of writing a.
This bestselling book focuses on case study design and analysis as a distinct research tool with wide applicability. Introductiondesigning single and multiple case studiesconducting case studies preparing for data collectionconducting case studies collecting the evidenceanalyzing case study evidencecomposing the case study reportappendix a narrative in an illustrative case study data baseappendix b questions and answers as the final form for the case study. The fifth edition has been updated with nine new case. Since the book s fi rst release 30 years ago 1984, case study research has gained considerable acceptance as a research method, likely a result of yins unyielding position that case study be considered a separate and allencompassing method with its own research design. His book takes the reader through all the stages from problem definition through design, data collection, analysis, and reporting. He shows the reader how to use the case study method as a research strategy and demonstrates its utility through short vignettes that. Overall, i always recommend that my students and colleagues read this book if they want to go beyond yin 1984 the classic case study book. The book is a classic example of a descriptive case study. Yin in particular refuted that criticism by presenting a well constructed explanation of the difference between analytic generalisation and statistical generalisation. 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 engaged in case study research. Design and methods applied social research methods by robert k.
In these companies, representatives of different design for x disciplines form a specific group of internal stakeholders. Three approaches to case study methods in education. I got the book in a decent amount of time but have not had to read it for class yet. Design and methods sage publications, thousand oaks, 4th ed. Whilst ecksteins was an early contribution to refining the case study approach, yins 2009. Since the book s first release 30 years ago 1984, case study research has gained considerable acceptance as a research method, likely a result of yin s unyielding position that case study be. You are reading the best edition of case study research to date. In this case study also, prior fieldwork and smallscale data collection may be conducted before the research questions and hypotheses are proposed. The design of case studies in yin s book relates data to propositions, e. Finally, platt explains how the first edition of this book 1984 definitively dissociated. This kind of case is not the subject matter of this book as the role of theory is brought to a case. Michael a guerra the applications enhance the original material because it gives the reader concrete examples. The design of case studies in yins book relates data to propositions, e.
Besides discussing case study design, data collection, and analysis, the refresher addresses several key features of case study research. Yin s bestselling text offers comprehensive coverage of the design and use of the case study method as a valid research tool. In this 4th edition, robert yin has updated the chapters and case examples to reflect recent developments in the field. Single and multiple case studies are considered, and forty illustrative case examples are included many of. Design and methods edition 5 available in paperback. Yins bestselling text offers comprehensive coverage of the design and use of the case study method as a valid research tool. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. Starting in 1984 it took 10 years to publish a second edi publish a third. His first book on the case study method, case study research. This book, in my opinion, is one of the most practical, useful books on the topic of case study design. This document deals with the basics dealing with the case study method.
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