Case Study
Presented by: Kim Angela P. Tumagan
Mary Jheslyn T. Rasing
Angel T. Mangio
Dashniel Siacor
OBJECTIVES
• definition of case study
• purpose of case study
• what are case study used for?
• how to write case study?
• 4 main steps in formatting case study
• 3 categories
• 3 types of case study research
CASE STUDY
A case study is similar to a lengthy and in-depth
example that is used to support a specific claim.
We can define a case study as "a method for
developing a complete understanding of a process,
program, event or activity" (Wholey et al 1994,
163).
CASE STUDY
The majority of case studies concentrate on qualitative data and
employ techniques like observations, interviews, and primary and
secondary source analysis (e.g., newspaper articles, photos, official
records). A case study may occasionally gather quantitative data as
well.
WHAT ARE CASE STUDY USE
FOR?
Mitchell (1983) defined a case study as a “detailed
examination of an event (or series of related events) which
the analyst believes exhibits (or exhibit) the operation of
some identified general theoretical principles”.
HOW TO WRITE CASE STUDY?
A case study can be carried out using a range of methods,
including prospective and retrospective case study
approaches.
In order to forecast results, prospective case study methods
entail observing a person or group of people.
FOUR (4) MAIN
STEPS IN
FORMATTING
CASE STUDY
STEP 1: SELECT A CASE
You should be ready to choose the specific
case that you wish to concentrate on after you
have finished developing your problem
description and research questions.
STEP 2: BUILD A THEORETICAL
FRAMEWORK
Case studies should typically have some connection
to field theory, as they tend to concentrate more on
specific details than broad theories. In this manner,
the case study is incorporated into the body of
knowledge already available on the subject, rather
than being a stand-alone account.
STEP 3: COLLECT THE DATA
A range of research methods can be employed to gather
information about your subject. Case studies typically
focus on qualitative data and use methods such as
secondary and primary source research (e.g., newspaper
articles, photographs, official records), observations, and
interviews. A case study may occasionally collect
numerical data as well.
STEP 4: DESCRIBE AND ANALYZE THE CASE
To present the most accurate
representation of the topic, you must
include all pertinent and relevant details in
your case study writing.
THREE CATEGORIES OF CASE
STUDY
1.) EXPLORATORY
2.) DESCRIPTIVE
3.) EXPLANATORY
THREE CATEGORIES OF CASE
STUDY
1.) EXPLORATORY
The purpose of an exploratory case study is to formulate the research
questions and hypotheses for future studies.
Other researchers can use this to carry out additional research on how
to run welfare programs in other states, whether they are new or
modified.
THREE CATEGORIES OF CASE
STUDY
2.) DESCRIPTIVE
An event is fully described in a descriptive case study, sometimes
referred to as an illustrative case study, within the context of the event.
This means that the research report will focus on the contextual
specificities of the specific example under examination and will be
extremely descriptive, detailed, and nuanced.
THREE CATEGORIES
3.) EXPLANATORY
The goal of an explanatory case study is to demonstrate cause-and-
effect relationships by showing which causes led to which
consequences.
THREE TYPES OF CASE
STUDY
1.) INTRINSIC CASE STUDY
2.) INSTRUMENTAL CASE STUDY
3.) MULTIPLE OR COLLECTIVE CASE
STUDY
THREE TYPES OF CASE
STUDY
1.) INTRINSIC CASE STUDY
• An intrinsic case study examines a situation in which
the main focus is on the subject matter.
• Aims to comprehend the case because it presents a
special or uncommon circumstance that needs to be
explained.
THREE TYPES OF CASE
STUDY
1.) INTRINSIC CASE STUDY
EXAMPLE:
• The "Genie" case is an example of this. The study
wasn't so much about psychology, but about Genie
herself, and how her experiences shaped who she was.
THREE TYPES OF CASE
STUDY
2.) INSTRUMENTAL CASE STUDY
• An instrumental case study makes use of a case to shed
light on a particular phenomena.
• It focuses on the issue, problem, or concern that the case
raises rather than the specific instance in question. The
case is regarded as crucial in order to achieve a goal.
THREE TYPES OF CASE
STUDY
2.) INSTRUMENTAL CASE STUDY
EXAMPLE:
• The issue of language learning might be studied
in a case study of a bilingual school.
THREE TYPES OF CASE
STUDY
3.) MULTIPLE OR COLLECTIVE CASE
STUDY
• Information from several studies is combined in multiple
case or collective studies to create a new study's
argument. Additional information can be obtained by
utilizing previous research, saving time and money on
new study.
THREE TYPES OF CASE
STUDY
3.) MULTIPLE OR COLLECTIVE CASE
STUDY
EXAMPLE:
• Scheib (2003). Role stress in the professional life of the
school music teacher: A collective case study. Journal of
Research in Music Education, 51,124-136
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