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Case Stuidy Research - PPTX Wait Lang Wala Pa Example

A case study is an in-depth analysis of a contemporary phenomenon within its real-world context. It provides a complete understanding of a process, program, or activity through a descriptive example. Case studies can be used to define research questions, present events in context, or establish cause-and-effect relationships. They are commonly used in various academic fields like medicine, law, and communications.

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Case Stuidy Research - PPTX Wait Lang Wala Pa Example

A case study is an in-depth analysis of a contemporary phenomenon within its real-world context. It provides a complete understanding of a process, program, or activity through a descriptive example. Case studies can be used to define research questions, present events in context, or establish cause-and-effect relationships. They are commonly used in various academic fields like medicine, law, and communications.

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What is CASE

STUDY?

Handbook of practical program evaluation


JOSEPH S. WHOLEY, HARRYP. HATRY ,AND
KATHERINE E. NEWCOMER
 A case sudy is an enquiry that
investigate a contemporarary
phenomenon in depth and within
its real-life context
A case study is like an
in-depth and extended
example that is used to
illustrate a particular
argument
We can define a case study
as “a method for
developing a complete
understanding of a process,
PROGRAM, EVENT OR
ACTIVITY.”(Wholey et al
1994,163)
A case study can be
thought about as a way
approaching a research
topic.

Quantative and Qualitative


“… to give an in-depth
pictures of the issue being
studied and the broader
environment”.
(Wholey et al 1994,163
WHAT ARE CASE STUDIES USED
FOR?
Defining the questions and hypothesis of a
subsequent study
Presenting a description of an event within
its context
Establishing a cause-and-effect relationship

They are used in a variety of academic


fields, from medicine and law,
to media and communications
TYPES OF
CASE STUDY
Illustrative Case Study

These are primarily descriptive


studies. They typically utilize one or
two instances of an event to show
what a situation is like. Illustrative
case studies serve primarily to make
the unfamiliar familiar and to give
readers a common language about
the topic in question.
“A DESCRIPTIVE CASE STUDY ,or
illustrative case study, presents a
complete description of an event within
a context”(Wholey at all 1994,164)
Exploratory Case Study
These are condensed case studies performed
before implementing a large scale
investigation. Their basic function is to help
identify questions and select types of
measurement prior to the main invesigation.
The primary pitfall of this type of study is
that initial findings may seem convincing
enough to be released prematurely as
conclusions.
“ An explatory case study is
aimed at defining the questions
and hypothesis of a subsequent
study”
(Wholey et al 1994,164)
Cumulative Case Study
These serve to aggregate information
from several sites collected at
different times. The idea behind these
studies is the collection of past
studies will allow for greater
generalization without additional cost
or time being expended on new,
possibly repetitive studies.
Critical Instance Case Studies
These examine one or more sites for
either the purpose of examining a
situation of unique interest with little to
no interest in generalizability, or to call
into question or challenge a highly
generalized or universal assertion. This
method is useful for answering cause
and effect questions.
Case study
cycle
1.Determine the research
question and carefully define
it. The research question for
case studies generally starts
with a “How” or “Why.”
2.Choose the cases and state how
data is to be gathered and which
techniques for analysis you’ll be
using. Well designed studies
consider all available options for
cases and for ways to analyze those
cases. Multiple sources and data
analysis methods are recommended.
3.Prepare to collect the data. Consider
how you will deal with large sets of
data in order to avoid becoming
overwhelmed once the study is
underway. You should formulate good
questions and anticipate how you will
interpret answers. Multiple collection
methods will strengthen the study. See:
Data Collection Methods.
4.Collect the data in the field
(or, less frequently, in the
lab). Collect and organize
the data, keep good field
notes and maintain an
organized database.
5.Analyze the
data and prepare
your report.

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