Qualitative Research and Case Study Applications in Education: Revised and Expanded from Case Study Research in Education

by Sharan B. Merriam

An invaluable resource--one that will open up the conceptual world of qualitative research and provide the step-by-step direction needed to translate those concepts into practice.
-- M. Carolyn Clark, Department of Educational Human Resource Development, College of Education, Texas A&M University Since Merriam's definitive Case Study Research in Education first appeared in 1988, significant advances have occurred in the field of qualitative research. To meet the demand for a book that reflects these important changes, Merriam has completely revised and updated her classic work. Timely, authoritative, and approachable, Qualitative Research and Case Study Applications in Education is a practical resource that offers the information and guidance needed to manage all phases of the qualitative and case study research process.

Genres: Education, Academic, Nonfiction, Research Methods

275 pages, Paperback

First published September 15, 1997

Reviews

[Sayge]

Merriam is my go-to. This one helped me think through case study design. Very, very helpful especially when used as a complement piece to Stake's The Art of Case Study.

[Reuel]

Actually, I read an earlier edition of this book, the non-revised and non-expanded one as part of my doctoral program at Univ. of Oregon.

[Edy]

As I was analyzing the data from my research, this book became invaluable.

[Christy Oslund]

Very useful for graduate students who need a down and dirty understanding of the necessary aspects of a qualitative research study.

[Ashley]

This is an excellent guide for novice researchers planning to conduct a case study.

[Sarah Woodward-jones]

Completed a first quick read through. Although some parts are dated due to tech advances since publication, I will certainly be revisiting sections multiple times as I work on my dissertation.