1. Case Study Presented by: Becky, Christy, Jolee, and Veronica

2. Definition It’s individual Common in medicine, education, politics, law, psychology, sociology, and anthropology Multiple or collective case studies that show comparisons of the same subject

3. Purpose To promote understanding of topic To gain understanding of a topic that is unique and exceptional It can show how a topic can change over time

4. Weakness Findings are hard to apply in any situation Small sample size

5. Method Observations Interviews Documents (Newspapers Articles) Past Records (Previous Test Scores) Audio Visual Materials (Photos, Video and Audio Tapes)

6. Research Details Include the following: –Physical environment –Economic –Social Factors –Historical

7. Analysis Organized data in logical order Organized data into themes Look for specific data Look for patterns and new themes Draw conclusions

8. Research Report Explain purpose of study Describe the facts of the case Track all observations Interpret the facts with supported evidence Answer the SO WHAT