Case studies

Case Studies

Case studies (pronunciation: /keɪs ˈstʌdiz/) are in-depth investigations of a single person, group, event or community. Typically, data are gathered from a variety of sources and by using several different methods (e.g. observations & interviews). The case study research method originated in clinical medicine (the case history, i.e. the patient’s personal history).

Etymology

The term "case study" comes from the medical practice of studying a patient's case history. The term was first used in the early 20th century and has been widely used in various fields of study since then.

Related Terms

• Clinical Research: A branch of healthcare science that determines the safety and effectiveness of medications, devices, diagnostic products and treatment regimens intended for human use.
• Observational Study: An observational study is a type of non-experimental or descriptive study in which the researchers do not manipulate variables but merely observe them to find relationships and draw conclusions.
• Qualitative Research: