Developing a robust case study protocol

Kevin John Burnard

Management Research Review, 2023, vol. 47, issue 2, 204-225

Abstract: Purpose - Case study research has been applied across numerous fields and provides an established methodology for exploring and understanding various research contexts. This paper aims to aid in developing methodological rigor by investigating the approaches of establishing validity and reliability. Design/methodology/approach - Based on a systematic review of relevant literature, this paper catalogs the use of validity and reliability measures within academic publications between 2008 and 2018. The review analyzes case study research across 15 peer-reviewed journals (total of 1,372 articles) and highlights the application of validity and reliability measures. Findings - The evidence of the systematic literature review suggests that validity measures appear well established and widely reported within case study–based research articles. However, measures and test procedures related to research reliability appear underrepresented within analyzed articles. Originality/value - As shown by the presented results, there is a need for more significant reporting of the procedures used related to research reliability. Toward this, the features of a robust case study protocol are defined and discussed.

Keywords: Case study; Case study research; Protocol; Systematic literature review (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2023
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DOI: 10.1108/MRR-11-2021-0821

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