CASE STUDY

• A case study can be defined as an intensive study about a

person, a group of people or a unit, which is aimed to
generalize over several units’.
• A case study has also been described as an intensive,
systematic investigation of a single individual, group, community
or some other unit in which the researcher examines in
purpose of a case study 
• The general purpose of a case study is to
• Describe an individual situation (case), e.G. A person,
business, organisation, or institution, in detail
• Identify the key issues of the case (your assignment question
should tell you what to focus on)
• Analyse the case using relevant theoretical concepts from your
unit .
Types
• llustrative case studies. These are
primarily descriptive studies. ...
• Exploratory (or pilot) case studies. These are condensed case
studies performed before implementing a large scale
investigation. ...
• Cumulative case studies. ...
steps
1.Read and Examine the Case Thoroughly. Take notes, highlight
relevant facts, underline key problems.
2.Focus Your Analysis. Identify two to five key problems. ...
3.Uncover Possible Solutions/Changes Needed. Review course
readings, discussions, outside research, your experience.
4.Select the Best Solution.
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