The Art of Case Study Research

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The book examines and annotates an actual case study to demonstrate to readers how to resolve some of the major issues of case study research, for example : how the case is selected, how to generalize what is learned from one case to another, and how to interpret data. Other topics covered include : differences between quantitative and qualitative approaches, data-gathering including document review, coding, sorting and pattern analysis, the roles of the researcher, triangulation and reporting a case study.

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  The Art of Case Study Research

  • 1995-04-05
  • 175 pages
  • Paperback
  • SAGE Publications

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