'This is a particularly useful book for educational research students, for researchers looking to use case study methods for the first time, or for those about to teach a course on case study methods...For a book on research methodology, this is also a remarkably lively read. A case study is like great art, to adapt Simons' quote from MacDonald and Walker, in which 'content and intent emerge in form'. As such, Simons has written a manual for creating great art in educational research' - Teacher Development
great and helpful book to be recommended
This book is great for students who want to learn more about case study research. Giving great insight how researchers develop their case study research.
Case study research is often misunderstood, how to carry it out in practice is also subject to many myths and misconceptions. This book allows students to see how they should conduct a case study in real life. It is a good guide and a useful addition to any set of texts on methods for MA students.
Case study reserach is often misunderstood, how to carry it out in practice is also subject to many myths and misconceptions. This book allows students to see how they should conduct a case study in real life. It is a good guide and a useful addition to any set of texts on methods for MA students.
Provides a good insight into the case study approach.
Extremely well written, detailed and informative text book that will appeal to, and help, any researcher considering using a case study approach. Quite pragmatic, but with essential theory and a good chapter on ethical issues to consider. Lays out key concepts in aappropriate language for UG and PG students.
This is an excellent book for guiding students generally. Explanations are given with clarity and I specifically recommend it for the design stage of a case study and strongly suggest that students return to this book for guidance when writing up of the methodology chapter.
An excellent guide for those undertaking case study research. Logically presented and clearly discussed
A useful text that students could use to support their methodology.
Each chapter is full of useful examples of research and wider range of reference.
Good book for gaining a good working knowledge for using case study - well written, logical and providing a great deal of help and tips.
The text book is very essential for medical and health care students who are interested and would like to conduct single or multiple case study research. The text book will guide students and support their thinking of planning and designing case studies. Methods of case studies well explored. The design of case studies in the field of practice give an overview to students on the variation of designs. The book will help and support students to be able to analyse and make sense of the analysis and how to interpret the findings.
Case study research in practice focuses on the development of case study research within the context of the field of education and educational evaluation. The book contains four sections and 10 chapters with the first chapter locating the practice of using case study research historically within evaluative qualitative research in the field of educational research and the social sciences. The remainder of the chapter outlines different types of case study which can be employed when conducting case study research.
Easy to read, helpful text appropraite for the needs of our students.
Clearly sets out suggestions for rationale and concepts and provides suggestions for designs for case studies. Helpful summaries at end of chapters, useful for 'at a glance' re-cap. Suggestions of further readings helpful.
A useful highly practical text that is recommended to those students who are considering adopting a case study research design and has been valued, in particular, by those who have gone on to employ this approach in their main research project.
Examples not relevant enough to be recommended as supplemental source for business students.
A useful supplementary text for students using case studies in their projects. It is easy to read and clearly laid out with plenty of preactical tips and examples.
Case Study Research in Practice Helen Simons 2009 London: Sage Publications Ltd.
a good up to date defining view of case study rsch
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