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  1. 10 Case Study Advantages and Disadvantages (2024)

    Advantages. 1. In-depth analysis of complex phenomena. Case study design allows researchers to delve deeply into intricate issues and situations. By focusing on a specific instance or event, researchers can uncover nuanced details and layers of understanding that might be missed with other research methods, especially large-scale survey studies.

  2. What is a Case Study?

    A case study protocol outlines the procedures and general rules to be followed during the case study. This includes the data collection methods to be used, the sources of data, and the procedures for analysis. Having a detailed case study protocol ensures consistency and reliability in the study.

  3. Case Study Methodology of Qualitative Research: Key Attributes and

    A case study is one of the most commonly used methodologies of social research. This article attempts to look into the various dimensions of a case study research strategy, the different epistemological strands which determine the particular case study type and approach adopted in the field, discusses the factors which can enhance the effectiveness of a case study research, and the debate ...

  4. What Is a Case Study?

    Revised on November 20, 2023. A case study is a detailed study of a specific subject, such as a person, group, place, event, organization, or phenomenon. Case studies are commonly used in social, educational, clinical, and business research. A case study research design usually involves qualitative methods, but quantitative methods are ...

  5. The case study approach

    A case study is a research approach that is used to generate an in-depth, multi-faceted understanding of a complex issue in its real-life context. It is an established research design that is used extensively in a wide variety of disciplines, particularly in the social sciences. A case study can be defined in a variety of ways (Table (Table5),5 ...

  6. (PDF) Case study as a research method

    Case study method enables a researcher to closely examine the data within a specific context. In most cases, a case study method selects a small geograph ical area or a very li mited number. of ...

  7. Case Study Research Method in Psychology

    Multiple-case studies: Used to explore differences between cases and replicate findings across cases. Helpful for comparing and contrasting specific cases. ... Analyze the effectiveness of the intervention,considering factors like participant adherence, limitations of the study, and potential alternative explanations for the results.

  8. Case Study

    Case studies are used in healthcare to examine patient care, treatment options, and outcomes. Case studies can help healthcare professionals to develop critical thinking skills, diagnose complex medical conditions, and develop effective treatment plans. ... Limitations of Case Study Research. There are several limitations of case study research ...

  9. Case Reports, Case Series

    Despite their limitations, case study research is a beneficial tool and learning experience in graduate medical education and among novice researchers. The preparation and presentation of case studies can help students and graduate medical education programs evaluate and apply the six American College of Graduate Medical Education (ACGME ...

  10. (PDF) The case study as a type of qualitative research

    Abstract. This article presents the case study as a type of qualitative research. Its aim is to give a detailed description of a case study - its definition, some classifications, and several ...

  11. Case Study: Definition, Examples, Types, and How to Write

    A case study is an in-depth study of one person, group, or event. In a case study, nearly every aspect of the subject's life and history is analyzed to seek patterns and causes of behavior. Case studies can be used in many different fields, including psychology, medicine, education, anthropology, political science, and social work.

  12. The case study approach

    A case study is a research approach that is used to generate an in-depth, multi-faceted understanding of a complex issue in its real-life context. It is an established research design that is used extensively in a wide variety of disciplines, particularly in the social sciences. A case study can be defined in a variety of ways (Table 5 ), the ...

  13. Case Study: Definition, Types, Examples and Benefits

    Researchers, economists, and others frequently use case studies to answer questions across a wide spectrum of disciplines, from analyzing decades of climate data for conservation efforts to developing new theoretical frameworks in psychology. Learn about the different types of case studies, their benefits, and examples of successful case studies.

  14. Case Study

    The definitions of case study evolved over a period of time. Case study is defined as "a systematic inquiry into an event or a set of related events which aims to describe and explain the phenomenon of interest" (Bromley, 1990).Stoecker defined a case study as an "intensive research in which interpretations are given based on observable concrete interconnections between actual properties ...

  15. What are the benefits and drawbacks of case study research?

    The fact is that stories (individual, collective, institutional) have a vital role to play in the world of research. And to play the specific v. general card against case study design suggests a tendency towards forms of research fundamentalism as opposed to any kind of rational and objective take on case study's strengths and limitations.

  16. What the Case Study Method Really Teaches

    Beyond teaching specific subject matter, the case study method excels in instilling meta-skills in students. This article explains the importance of seven such skills: preparation, discernment ...

  17. 12 Case Study Method Advantages and Disadvantages

    These case study method advantages and disadvantages offer a look at the effectiveness of this research option. With the right skill set, it can be used as an effective tool to gather rich, detailed information about specific entities. Without the right skill set, the case study method becomes inefficient and inaccurate.

  18. What is a case study?

    Case study is a research methodology, typically seen in social and life sciences. There is no one definition of case study research.1 However, very simply… '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'.1 A case study has also been described as an intensive, systematic investigation of a ...

  19. Case Study Method

    List of the Advantages of the Case Study Method. 1. It requires an intensive study of a specific unit. Researchers must document verifiable data from direct observations when using the case study method. This work offers information about the input processes that go into the hypothesis under consideration.

  20. When and How to Use a Case Study for Research

    Case Study Limitations. Despite their benefits, case studies do come with a few limitations. Compared to other research methods, case studies are often at a disadvantage in terms of the following: Replicability. In most cases, scientists strive to create experiments that can be repeated by others. That way, other scientists can perform their ...

  21. What's Wrong With Case Studies? Pitfalls and Promises

    Redefine "Community" or "Culture" as Cultural Production. When the case is not defined as place, it is often defined as "community" or "culture.". T oo often, the literature. on ...

  22. What Is a Case Study in Psychology? (With Methods and Steps)

    Disadvantages of case studies Along with many positive effects of using case studies, there are several disadvantages to consider, including: Case study results can be difficult to replicate. Case studies can be expensive and time-consuming. Researchers can allow their own feelings to influence the case study, known as researcher bias.

  23. Case Study

    Case studies tend to focus on qualitative data using methods such as interviews, observations, and analysis of primary and secondary sources (e.g., newspaper articles, photographs, official records). Sometimes a case study will also collect quantitative data. Example: Mixed methods case study. For a case study of a wind farm development in a ...

  24. Hosting the Olympics has become financially untenable, economists say

    Including Paris, five of the past six Olympics (summer and winter) had inflation-adjusted cost overruns of well more than 100%, according to an Oxford University study released in May 2024.

  25. Sierra Vista Hospital Uses AHRQ Toolkit To Slash Catheter Use and

    Steps from the toolkit include suggestions for appropriate catheter use; guidance for proper insertion, maintenance, and renewal; and antimicrobial stewardship. The toolkit's summary of indications for appropriate catheter use were particularly important for Sierra Vista Hospital. Officials found that clinicians were inserting catheters for a ...

  26. Validation and reproducibility of mapping positron emission tomography

    Nonetheless, current clinical assessment of 18F-FDG uptake presents several limitations. PURPOSE The aim of this study was to develop, test and validate an innovative aortic wall uptake mapping. METHODS PET/magnetic resonance (MR) data from 72 patients were acquired. The aortic lumen was segmented, and 9 anatomical landmarks were identified to ...

  27. Intersecting kapwa, resilience, and empowerment: A case study of

    Previous research on Filipino American resilience and empowerment is limited in its study of Filipino values. To understand how Filipino Americans address adversity from their cultural perspective, this study explores the intersection between the Filipino kapwa value system and constructs of resilience and empowerment among Filipinos in Hawai'i in the context of the COVID-19 pandemic ...

  28. NTRS

    Benefits and limitations of single-microphone processing methods are identified. A companion paper utilizes a phased array in an effort to address the identified limitations to more traditional single-microphone data collection. ... The tunnel is a closed circuit and typically operates in an open-jet configuration for acoustic studies. A ...

  29. Bibliometrics beyond citations: introducing mention extraction and

    Standard citation-based bibliometric tools have severe limitations when they are applied to periods in the history of science and the humanities before the advent of now-current citation practices. This paper presents an alternative method involving the extracting and analysis of mentions to map and analyze links between scholars and texts in periods that fall outside the scope of citation ...

  30. Shingles vaccines may reduce dementia risk, two large new studies

    Two new studies suggest that getting a vaccine to protect against a painful case of shingles may be beneficial for memory, too. An estimated 98% of US adults have had chickenpox and are at risk ...