Applications of Case Study Research
- Robert K. Yin - COSMOS Corporation
New to This Edition:
- Expanded from 10 to 15 chapters, and from 16 to 21 case study applications, the book provides many more examples of the case study method
- Contains six entirely new chapters, all emphasizing single-case and simpler applications, and including an introductory chapter which serves as a refresher on the case study method
- Provides a new feature called inside stories, which are linked to suggested classroom exercises
- Includes an expanded section of the book on case study evaluations, including an new chapter on the principles of case study evaluations along with a specific and new application.
This text brings the theory of case study research to life by presenting real-life illustrations of research techniques in practice. Professionals and advanced students can learn a lot by modeling their own research strategies on these examples.
A practical guide to complement Yin's seminal book on Case study research.
Simple and straight forward
This was not adopted. However it is a recommended book for individual students who are using a case study approach for their dissertation.
Excellent supplementary text to Creswell's for a graduate-level research methods class.
I chose Yin's Case Study Research instead. The Applications text would be better suited to a course devoted solely to case study research.
The book is too technical for my needs. It does not present enough from the qualitative research stance that I emphasize in my teaching. I was surprised by all the tables and by the dense prose. Not at all what I expected.
Sample Materials & Chapters
Chapter One: A (Very) Brief Refresher On The Case Study Method
Chapter Five: Citizens On Patrol