The case study method involves gathering and presenting detailed information about a ‘case’. This case could be an individual, a group, an organisation or an event. Unlike research methods that focus on uncovering universal or generalisable truths, the case study method focuses on exploring, describing and analysing cases within their specific contexts.
You might not have come across the term ‘case study method’ before, but if you’ve ever delved beyond the surface details in order to learn more about a person or a community, you’ve essentially already applied this method.
