Case Study Research

Case Study Research

Author: John Gerring

Publisher: Cambridge University Press

Published: 2016-12-24

Total Pages: 441

ISBN-13: 1316857808

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Case Study Research: Principles and Practices provides a general understanding of the case study method as well as specific tools for its successful implementation. These tools are applicable in a variety of fields including anthropology, business and management, communications, economics, education, medicine, political science, psychology, social work, and sociology. Topics include: a survey of case study approaches; a methodologically tractable definition of 'case study'; strategies for case selection, including random sampling and other algorithmic approaches; quantitative and qualitative modes of case study analysis; and problems of internal and external validity. The second edition of this core textbook is designed to be accessible to readers who are new to the subject and is thoroughly revised and updated, incorporating recent research, numerous up-to-date studies and comprehensive lecture slides.


Case Study Method

Case Study Method

Author: Roger Gomm

Publisher: SAGE

Published: 2000-10-17

Total Pages: 288

ISBN-13: 1446275698

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This is the most comprehensive guide to the current uses and importance of case study methods in social research. The editors bring together key contributions from the field which reflect different interpretations of the purpose and capacity of case study research. The address issues such as: the problem of generalizing from study of a small number of cases; and the role of case study in developing and testing theories. The editors offer in-depth assessments of the main arguments. An annotated bibliography of the literature dealing with case study research makes this an exhaustive and indispensable guide.


Avalanche dynamics

Avalanche dynamics

Author: Charles F. Leaf

Publisher:

Published: 1977

Total Pages: 58

ISBN-13:

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Avalanche dynamics equations are used to estimate flow heights, velocities, specific thrust pressure, maximum specific weight of avalanche debris, and runout distance for 12 avalanche case studies from the Colorado Rocky Mountains. Suggestions are made for using this engineering approach for avalanche zoning and land use planning.


Case Study Research

Case Study Research

Author: Arch G. Woodside

Publisher: Emerald Group Publishing

Published: 2010-06-23

Total Pages: 456

ISBN-13: 1849509239

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Case Study Research Theory, Methods and Practice.