Key Concepts

• Neo-ethnographic case study is an in-depth investigation of a single case by a participant observer
• Evaluative case study is a single case or group of cases studied at such depth as the evaluation of policy or practice will allow (usually condensed field work).

Studying a case poses challenges since it involves more variables than data points. Some approaches are more suitable than others. The choice of an approach will depend not only on the context but also on the research objective. Research approaches can also complement each other.

n-depth investigation of a single case by a participant observer

The in-depth investigation of a single case by a participant observer.

Collective case study involves more than one case, which may or may not be physically colocated with other cases. A collective case study may be conducted at one site (e.g., a school, hospital, or university) by examining a number of different departments or other units at that one site. Each unit is studied as part of a collection, regardless of whether the units themselves are located at single or multiple sites.

Neo-ethnographic is an in-depth investigation of a single case by a participant observer

Neo-ethnographic’ case study is an in-depth investigation of a single case by a participant observer.

Neo-ethnographic case study is an in-depth investigation of a single case by a participant observer.

an in-depth investigation of a single case by a participant observer