Case Study Research Method

Case study is an in-depth inquiry into a phenomenon in real-world context. Yin's framework is standard on UK business and social science courses.

Step-by-step

1. Step 1: Define the case
   State the unit of analysis (organisation, event, policy).
2. Step 2: Single vs multiple case
   Single for extreme or revelatory cases; multiple for replication logic.
3. Step 3: Multiple sources of evidence
   Documents, interviews, observation. Triangulation improves validity.
4. Step 4: Case study protocol
   Written protocol improves reliability.

Common mistakes to avoid

• No unit of analysis
• Single source of evidence

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