Characteristics of a Case Study
Although case study research may be applied to many settings for many reasons, in this chapter we will focus on its use in illuminating educational and social programs. Program case study designs begin by identifying the specific program to be investigated followed by the selection of specific aspects that will be thoroughly studied. Unless very small and uncomplicated, most programs cannot be studied in their entirety. The selected program elements are then clarified using research questions that will guide the actual case study. Answering these questions through several forms of data collection becomes the principal task of the case study researcher.
Bounding the Case
Case study research involves the exploration ...
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