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Education has continued to grow in stature and significance as an academic discipline. In addition to world renowned research studies the growth of education has been seen in the methodology and methods underpinning its research. The BERA/SAGE Handbook of Educational Research provides a cutting edge account of the research and methodology that is creating new understandings for education research, policy and practice. Over two volumes, the handbook addresses educational research in six essential components: Section 1: Understanding Research Section 2: Planning Research Section 3: Approaches to Research Section 4: Acquiring Data Section 5: Analysing Data Section 6: Reporting, Disseminating and Evaluating Research Featuring contributions from more than 50 of the biggest names in the international field, The BERA/SAGE Handbook of Educational Research represents a very significant contribution to the development of education.
Case Study Research
Case Study Research
Introduction
This chapter argues that case study is a research design rather than a method, approach, style or strategy, and that case studies are small-scale research projects with meaning. Like other research designs, case study has strengths and weaknesses, with the latter focusing in particular on the question of generalization. As well as reviewing the literature on case study, and arguing for a revised conceptualization, the chapter offers practical advice on doing a case study, and some suggestions for further reading.
Overview
In this section, we look briefly at the history of case study, consider what case studies are and the different approaches that may be taken, and discuss the relationship between case study and theory.
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