Abstract
-Case study research explores a phenomenon in its context and assumes that this context is of significance to the phenomenon. -It is a flexible and holistic approach to research design in which data collection is shaped by the boundaries of the case being studied. -A critical step is to define the case, making sure that it illustrates the issue under investigation. -Insider knowledge of the context, or at least the ability to access it, is important in shaping the sampling and data collection methods. -The ability to transfer knowledge beyond the case is important in developing high-quality case study research.
| Original language | English |
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| Title of host publication | The Research Process in Nursing, 6th Edition |
| Place of Publication | Oxford |
| Publisher | Blackwell Publishing |
| Pages | 237-247 |
| Number of pages | 548 |
| ISBN (Print) | 978-1405190480 |
| Publication status | Published - Apr 2010 |
Keywords
- research methods
- research methodology
- nursing research skills