Case Studies: Types and Design Concerns

Introduction

Definition

Overview

History

Educational Applications

Types and Design

Types

Identifying a Theoretical Perspective

Designing a Case Study

Discussion of Primary Examples in this Guide

Conducting Case Studies

Single or Multi-modal approach

Participant Selection

Data Collection

Data Analysis

Composing the Report

Issues of Validity and Reliability

Commentary

Strengths and Weaknesses

Concerns about Reliability, Validity, and Generalizability

Key Terms

Annotated Bibliography

Case Studies: Types and Design Concerns

Researchers use multiple methods and approaches to conduct case studies. To read about types of case studies and the design concerns associated with them, click on the items below:

Types of Case Studies
Identifying a Theoretical Perspective
Designing a Case Study
Discussion of Primary Examples used Throughout this Unit

Writing Guides

Case Studies

Case Studies: Types and Design Concerns