3. • A case study can be defined as an intensive study about a person, a group of
people or a unit, which is aimed to generalize over several units’.
• A case study has also been described as an intensive, systematic investigation
of a single individual, group, community or some other unit in which the
researcher examines in
4. PURPOSE OF A CASE STUDY
• The general purpose of a case study is to
• Describe an individual situation (case), e.G. A person, business, organisation, or
institution, in detail
• Identify the key issues of the case (your assignment question should tell you
what to focus on)
• Analyse the case using relevant theoretical concepts from your unit .
5. TYPES
• llustrative case studies. These are primarily descriptive studies. ...
• Exploratory (or pilot) case studies. These are condensed case studies performed
before implementing a large scale investigation. ...
• Cumulative case studies. ...
6. STEPS
1.Read and Examine the Case Thoroughly. Take notes, highlight relevant facts,
underline key problems.
2.Focus Your Analysis. Identify two to five key problems. ...
3.Uncover Possible Solutions/Changes Needed. Review course readings,
discussions, outside research, your experience.
4.Select the Best Solution.
