Commentary on Case Studies

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

Commentary on Case Studies

Researchers often debate the relative merits of particular methods, among them case study. In this section, we comment on two key issues. To read the commentaries, choose any of the items below:

Strengths and Weaknesses of Case Studies
Concerns about Reliability, Validity, and Generalizability

Writing Guides

Case Studies

Commentary on Case Studies