Case Study Research in Practice

'Practical and immensely helpful... With its highly readable style, it is well suited to the needs of research students. Throughout it addresses the practicalities at a level that connects immediately to thorny issues relation to the quality of the data, the quality of the analysis: in short the quality of the research' - Jane Payler, University of WinchesterCase Study Research in Practice explores how to design, conduct and communicate case study research. Helen Simons draws on her extensive experience of [the theory and practice of ]case study to provide a comprehensive and practical account of the process of case study research. It tackles common misconceptions and addresses the questions often raised by students. In four sections, the book covers:- The rationale and concept of case study research- Methods and ethics in case study- Interpreting, analyzing and reporting the case- Generalizing and theorizing in case study researchIncluding examples and summary memos the author has created a dynamic text that presents readers with choices and challenges to guide their practice of case study research.This is an ideal text for those studying and conducting case study research in education, health and social care, and related social science disciplines.Helen Simons is Professor Emeritus of Education and Evaluation, University of Southampton