readings for this module concerning the analysis of case study data.  In 600 words minimum address the following: What three key ideas were most significant from the readings; Two analytic techniqu

readings for this module concerning the analysis of case study data. In 600 words minimum address the following:

What three key ideas were most significant from the readings;

Two analytic techniques that you would like to explore or discuss further; and

One element/issue/concept that you found difficult in your understanding or application of case study data analysis.

Yin, R.K. (2009). Introduction. In Case Study Research: Design and Methods, Fourth Ed. (pp. 3-23). Thousand Oaks, CA: Sage Inc.

Flyvbjerg, B. (2006). Five misunderstandings about case-study research. Qualitative Inquiry, 12(2), 219-245. (Trident Library, Sage Research Methods database).

Gagnon, Y. (2010). Stage 1: Assessing appropriateness and usefulness. In The Case Study As Research Method : A Practical Handbook (pp. 11-18). Que?bec [Que.]: Les Presses de l’Université du Québec (EBSCO ebook Collection)

Yin, R.K. (2009). Designing case studies. In Case Study Research: Design and Methods, Fourth Ed.(pp. 24-65). Thousand Oaks, CA: Sage Inc.

Baxter, P. & Jack, S. (2008). Qualitative case study methodology: Study design and implementation for novice researchers. The Qualitative Report, 13 (4), 544-559. Retrieved from http://nsuworks.novaedward/cgi/viewcontent.cgi?article=1573&context=tqr

Gagnon, Y. (2010). Stage 2: Ensuring accuracy of results. In The Case Study As Research Method : A Practical Handbook (pp. 19-36). Que?bec [Que.]: Les Presses de l’Université du Québec (EBSCO ebook Collection)

Yin, R.K. (2009). Preparing to Collect Case Study Data. In Case Study Research: Design and Methods, Fourth Ed. pp. 66-96. Thousand Oaks, CA: Sage Inc.

The Belmont Report: Ethical principles and Guidelines for the Protection of Human Subjects of Research: http://wvvw.hhs.gov/ohrp/humansubjects/guidance/belmont.html (Links to an external site)

Gagnon, Y. (2010). Stage 3 : Preparation. In The Case Study As Research Method : A Practical Handbook (pp. 37-48). Que?bec [Que.]: Les Presses de l’Université du Québec (EBSCO ebook Collection)