CASE STUDIES
The case study generally involves an in-depth study of a phenomenon with reference to a
particular “case” or “cases”. It is usually an exploration of a phenomenon or question of
interest where there is little knowledge in advance and where the situation may be complex
and has to draw on multiple sources of information, and tell a story, usually in a
chronological order (Yin 2009).
In case studies:
• The researcher can create a rich description of a social process
• The operation of an organisation.
This sets the stage for more specific questions that might be probed later using more
tightly structured methods.
Mind map 5.3 below illustrates the many aspects of the case study.
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