Applications of Case Study ResearchA companion to Robert Yin's highly successful textbook Case Study Research: Design and Methods (3rd Edition, 2003), Applications of Case Study Research, Second Edition discusses numerous completed case studies on a variety of topics and includes examples using specific case study techniques and principles. The topics emphasize institutional and organizational phenomena, such as education, law enforcement, public health, economic development, and job training. From design to reporting, the applications identify and suggest solutions to problems commonly encountered when doing case studies. |
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The Role of Theory in Doing Case Studies | 3 |
A Case Study of a Neighborhood Organization | 31 |
Computer Implementation in a Local School System | 63 |
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