Contribution to Book
Qualitative Case Study Research: An Initial Primer
Handbook of Research on Innovative Techniques, Trends, and Analysis for Optimized Research Methods
(2018)
Abstract
This chapter introduces the concept of qualitative case study research as a prevalent form of empirical inquiry. It begins by defining what a case study is, and articulates the purposes, intentions, and types of case studies. It then describes how to determine if a qualitative case study is an appropriate approach for conducting research. The essential steps associated with designing qualitative case study research are presented and the role of literature and theory are discussed. Approaches for collecting and analyzing case study data are presented along with a focus on contemporary techniques including digital platforms. Writing up and presenting case study findings are discussed. The chapter then articulates how to avoid common pitfalls when engaging in qualitative case study research and concludes with the strengths and limitations associated with this form of empirical inquiry.
Keywords
- Qualitative research
Disciplines
Publication Date
January 1, 2018
DOI
10.4018/978-1-5225-5164-5.CH012
Citation Information
Rochell R. McWhorter and Andrea D. Ellinger. "Qualitative Case Study Research: An Initial Primer" Handbook of Research on Innovative Techniques, Trends, and Analysis for Optimized Research Methods (2018) p. 185 - 201 Available at: http://works.bepress.com/rochell_mcwhorter/100/