The book outlines a linear but iterative process for conducting research:
Defining what the "case" is (e.g., an individual, program, or organization) and establishing its boundaries. Case study research : design and methods
Researchers are encouraged to use triangulation by drawing from six sources of evidence: documentation, archival records, interviews, direct observations, participant-observation, and physical artifacts. The book outlines a linear but iterative process
Typically "how" or "why" questions that explore contemporary phenomena within their real-life context. Concepts derived from existing literature that guide the
Concepts derived from existing literature that guide the study's focus (optional for exploratory cases).
Establishing the standards for evaluating the results, such as identifying patterns or commonalities. Methodological Framework
Robert K. Yin's Case Study Research: Design and Methods is widely regarded as a foundational text for conducting rigorous qualitative research. First published in 1984 and currently in its sixth edition (as Case Study Research and Applications ), the book provides a systematic framework for the entire research process, from initial design to final reporting.