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Case Study Research and Applications Design and Methods

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• Tables and figures from the book available for download.

“The book is filled with tips to the researcher on how to master the craft of doing research overall and specifically how to account for multi-layered cases.”

“Yin covers all of the basic and advanced knowledge for conducting case study and why they are useful for specific research studies without getting lost in the weeds.”

“The applications enhance the original material because it gives the reader concrete examples.”

“Yin is much more in-depth on case study methods both within a general qualitative text and any other case study text I have seen.”

On demand used as recommendation for basic literature for case study research

An essential reading for people doing case studies.

very thoruogh introduction

Very good introduction to Case Study design. I have used case study approach for my PhD study. I would recommend this book for an indepth understanding of case study design for research projects.

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The book is a really good introduction to case study research and is full of useful examples. I will recommend as the definitive source for students interested in pursuing this further in their projects.

In our Doctor of Ministerial Leadership (DML), Case Study is the Methodology that is required in this program. Robert Yin's book provides the foundational knowledge needed to conduct research using his Case Study design.

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Case Study Research: Design and Methods (Applied Social Research Methods) 4th Edition

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Providing a complete portal to the world of case study research, the Fourth Edition of Robert K. Yin’s bestselling text Case Study Research offers comprehensive coverage of the design and use of the case study method as a valid research tool. This thoroughly revised text now covers more than 50 case studies (approximately 25% new), gives fresh attention to quantitative analyses, discusses more fully the use of mixed methods research designs, and includes new methodological insights. The book’s coverage of case study research and how it is applied in practice gives readers access to exemplary case studies drawn from a wide variety of academic and applied fields.

Key Features of the Fourth Edition

• Highlights each specific research feature through 44 boxed vignettes that feature previously published case studies
• Provides methodological insights to show the similarities between case studies and other social science methods
• Suggests a three-stage approach to help readers define the initial questions they will consider in their own case study research
• Covers new material on human subjects protection, the role of Institutional Review Boards, and the interplay between obtaining IRB approval and the final development of the case study protocol and conduct of a pilot case
• Includes an overall graphic of the entire case study research process at the beginning of the book, then highlights the steps in the process through graphics that appear at the outset of all the chapters that follow
• Offers in-text learning aids including “tips” that pose key questions and answers at the beginning of each chapter, practical exercises, endnotes, and a new cross-referencing table

Case Study Research, Fourth Edition is ideal for courses in departments of Education, Business and Management, Nursing and Public Health, Public Administration, Anthropology, Sociology, and Political Science.

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• Print length 240 pages
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About the author.

Robert K. Yin is President of COSMOS Corporation, an applied research and social science firm. Over the years, COSMOS has successfully completed hundreds of projects for federal agencies, state and local agencies, and private foundations, and most of this book’s applications come from these projects.

Outside of COSMOS, Dr. Yin has assisted numerous other research groups, helping to train their field teams or to design research studies. A recent engagement has been with the United Nations Development Programme, and another assignment has been to provide guidance to assist doctoral students at the University of Copenhagen. Currently, Dr. Yin holds the position of distinguished scholar-in-residence at American University’s School of International Service (Washington, DC). Earlier, he served as Visiting Scholar at the U.S. Government Accountability Office’s research methodology division.

Dr. Yin has authored nearly 100 journal articles and books. His first book on the case study method, Case Study Research: Design and Methods (2014) is in its fifth edition. He has edited two case study anthologies (Yin, 2004; and 2005) and has most recently authored a new text on qualitative research methods (Yin, 2011). Dr. Yin received his B.A. in history from Harvard College (magna cum laude) and his Ph.D. in brain and cognitive sciences from M.I.T.

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Robert K. Yin, Ph.D., serves as Chairman of the Board and CEO of COSMOS Corporation, an applied research and social science firm that has been in operation since 1980. Over the years, COSMOS has successfully completed hundreds of projects for government agencies, private foundations, and other entrepreneurial and non-profit organizations. At COSMOS, Dr. Yin actively leads various research projects, including those in which the case study method is used. He has authored numerous books and peer-reviewed articles, including Case Study Research and Applications of Case Study Research. In 1998 he founded the “Robert K. Yin Fund” at M.I.T., which supports seminars on brain sciences, as well as other activities related to the advancement of pre-doctoral students in the Department of Brain and Cognitive Sciences.

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About the author.

Robert K. Yin is President of COSMOS Corporation, an applied research and social science firm. Over the years, COSMOS has successfully completed hundreds of projects for federal agencies, state and local agencies, and private foundations, and most of this book’s applications come from these projects.

Outside of COSMOS, Dr. Yin has assisted numerous other research groups, helping to train their field teams or to design research studies. A recent engagement has been with the United Nations Development Programme, and another assignment has been to provide guidance to assist doctoral students at the University of Copenhagen. Currently, Dr. Yin holds the position of distinguished scholar-in-residence at American University’s School of International Service (Washington, DC). Earlier, he served as Visiting Scholar at the U.S. Government Accountability Office’s research methodology division.

Dr. Yin has authored nearly 100 journal articles and books. His first book on the case study method, Case Study Research: Design and Methods (2014) is in its fifth edition. He has edited two case study anthologies (Yin, 2004; and 2005) and has most recently authored a new text on qualitative research methods (Yin, 2011). Dr. Yin received his B.A. in history from Harvard College (magna cum laude) and his Ph.D. in brain and cognitive sciences from M.I.T.

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Key Features of the Fourth Edition

Highlights each specific research feature through 44 boxed vignettes that feature previously published case studies

Provides methodological insights to show the similarities between case studies and other social science methods

Suggests a three-stage approach to help readers define the initial questions they will consider in their own case study research

Covers new material on human subjects protection, the role of Institutional Review Boards, and the interplay between obtaining IRB approval and the final development of the case study protocol and conduct of a pilot case

Includes an overall graphic of the entire case study research process at the beginning of the book, then highlights the steps in the process through graphics that appear at the outset of all the chapters that follow

Offers in-text learning aids including “tips” that pose key questions and answers at the beginning of each chapter, practical exercises, endnotes, and a new cross-referencing table

Case Study Research, Fourth Edition is ideal for courses in departments of Education, Business and Management, Nursing and Public Health, Public Administration, Anthropology, Sociology, and Political Science.

• ISBN-10 1412960991
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• Edition Fourth Edition
• Publisher SAGE Publications, Inc
• Publication date 29 Dec. 2008
• Language English
• Dimensions 15.24 x 0.64 x 22.86 cm
• Print length 240 pages
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About the author.

Robert K. Yin is President of COSMOS Corporation, an applied research and social science firm. Over the years, COSMOS has successfully completed hundreds of projects for federal agencies, state and local agencies, and private foundations, and most of this book’s applications come from these projects.

Outside of COSMOS, Dr. Yin has assisted numerous other research groups, helping to train their field teams or to design research studies. A recent engagement has been with the United Nations Development Programme, and another assignment has been to provide guidance to assist doctoral students at the University of Copenhagen. Currently, Dr. Yin holds the position of distinguished scholar-in-residence at American University’s School of International Service (Washington, DC). Earlier, he served as Visiting Scholar at the U.S. Government Accountability Office’s research methodology division.

Dr. Yin has authored nearly 100 journal articles and books. His first book on the case study method, Case Study Research: Design and Methods (2014) is in its fifth edition. He has edited two case study anthologies (Yin, 2004; and 2005) and has most recently authored a new text on qualitative research methods (Yin, 2011). Dr. Yin received his B.A. in history from Harvard College (magna cum laude) and his Ph.D. in brain and cognitive sciences from M.I.T.

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• Language ‏ : ‎ English
• Paperback ‏ : ‎ 240 pages
• ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 1412960991
• ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-1412960991
• Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 15.24 x 0.64 x 22.86 cm
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Robert K. Yin, Ph.D., serves as Chairman of the Board and CEO of COSMOS Corporation, an applied research and social science firm that has been in operation since 1980. Over the years, COSMOS has successfully completed hundreds of projects for government agencies, private foundations, and other entrepreneurial and non-profit organizations. At COSMOS, Dr. Yin actively leads various research projects, including those in which the case study method is used. He has authored numerous books and peer-reviewed articles, including Case Study Research and Applications of Case Study Research. In 1998 he founded the “Robert K. Yin Fund” at M.I.T., which supports seminars on brain sciences, as well as other activities related to the advancement of pre-doctoral students in the Department of Brain and Cognitive Sciences.

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Recognized as one of the most cited methodology books in the social sciences, the  Sixth Edition  of Robert K. Yin's bestselling text provides a complete portal to the world of case study research. With the integration of 11 applications in this edition, the book gives readers access to exemplary case studies drawn from a wide variety of academic and applied fields. Ultimately,  Case Study Research and Applications  will guide students in the successful use and application of the case study research method.

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What Is Yin Yoga, Exactly?

"Yin yoga draws on principles of traditional Chinese medicine and creates a space for students to find physical and mental stillness," explains Claire Carter , Yin instructor and CrossFit Level 1 trainer.

You may have heard Yin and Yang used to describe opposites, but there's more to it. "Yin refers to dark, passive, feminine, left-sided energy. Yang is the opposite: light, active, masculine, and right-sided energy. Yin yoga is a slower, more passive practice that serves to balance out the Yang energy of our active and busy lifestyles," Carter explains.

Instead of flowing through poses as you would in a traditional Hatha practice, "the practice of Yin yoga incorporates supported poses that are held for 3-5 minutes (or longer for more advanced practitioners) in order to target the fascial chain while encouraging the practitioner to also tap into a meditative state," notes licensed massage therapist Erin Clyne , MS. This mind-body connection of holding an assisted pose for minutes at a time can both help relieve chronic tension and improve range of motion over time, she says.

In-studio Yin practices are typically 60-90 minutes with various poses done on a yoga mat either seated or lying down. Because each pose is held for so long, Carter says to expect to do fewer total poses in a Yin yoga class compared to other yoga classes. Another aspect that's unique to Yin is the "rebound" time in between poses to help allow the body to reset after a long pose. During this time instructors may offer a counter stretch, suggest the yogis to move intuitively, or simply recommend for practitioners to focus on their breath.

The Physical Benefits of Yin Yoga

If you peek in a Yin yoga class you'll often find practitioners, with eyes closed, spaced out on mats hugging bolsters and resting their bodies into different shapes — it feels almost like an adult version of nap time. How is this a benefit to your body?

For one, those long-held poses in Yin yoga result in a really deep stretch — one that actually leads to muscle lengthening. This is beneficial because it can improve mobility as well as ease tension on the joints. "Increased muscle length in 'tight' muscles can reduce pain, improve range of motion, and lead to better results in strengthening, exercise, and long-term physical health," says board-certified orthopedic clinical specialist Jay Rosania , DPT, OCS. Additionally, with these long-duration stretches, you're able to take your joints through the full range of motion, all the way to the end ranges, he says. It's rare in our day-to-day activities that we take our joints through their full range, Rosania says — and "if you don't use it you lose it," meaning your muscles will adapt or shorten into only the range of motion you put them through. Therefore, the more you can move your joints through their full ranges of motion, the more flexible and extensible and less painful your muscles will be.

In fact, when you stretch for shorter bouts (under 30 seconds), you don't really get muscle-lengthening benefits. That's due to a principle called "creep," Rosania explains. "The creep principle states that fascia and connective tissue (which includes muscle) will lengthen or stretch only when it sustains a constant tension or load." Meaning, muscle and connective tissue won't actually lengthen when stretched for a short duration. According to the National Academy of Sports Medicine , studies show a minimum of 30-90 seconds is sufficient to achieve a meaningful stretch in the muscle, he says.

This is not to say shorter stretches (like when you're cooling down post-workout or in other types of yoga) are worthless. For example, after an intense workout, short-term stretches will help regulate fluid dispersion and lactic acid buildup in the body, which can help reduce delayed-onset muscle soreness (DOMS) , Rosania explains. At the end of the day, it all depends on what your specific goals are with a stretch. If you want to attain long-term flexibility, reduce tension, and improve range of motion, Yin yoga is a great choice. But if your goal is to reduce soreness and cool down after a tough workout, then short stretches are still worthwhile.

For the above reasons, Rosania also argues that Yin yoga's long-held passive poses provide more benefits than other recovery techniques, such as foam rolling , in the long term for increasing flexibility, mobility, and general athleticism. A foam roller might provide some temporary relief, but it's not actually making a difference in muscle length. Whereas in Yin yoga, because you're holding the postures for longer amounts of time, you're required to confront those "tight, sticky, hard-to-reach, crevices in the body you've been ignoring," says Monal.

Now, just because you're there for a few minutes doesn't mean you can't wiggle or move while in the position — you don't want to be in pain or cause an injury. Think of it as a "gentle challenge" Clyne says; it should push your limits, but never be painful, and you should always listen to your body.

The Mental Benefits of Yin Yoga

Yin yoga teaches us to go inward and confront our discomfort. "The poses aren't always a walk in the park, and sitting with our discomfort physically helps the mind learn how to regulate and control our thoughts in times of stress," Monal explains. A Yin practice on the mat may help you become less reactive off the mat. "This knowledge and bodily awareness helps you learn to take deeper breaths and control your urges, so instead of lashing out or saying something you might regret, you can respond from a calm and level-headed place," she says.

There's not much research on Yin yoga, but one small study (of 105 adults) in the journal PLoS One found that Yin yoga can indeed help with anxiety, sleep problems, and coping with stress. Yin yoga can shift the nervous system from "fight or flight" to "rest and digest," Monal says, activating the parasympathetic nervous system, which slows down breathing and heart rate and relaxes the body.

Have you ever heard a yoga teacher say that we carry a lot of emotion in our hips? Well, our current understanding of the brain-body connection suggests that emotions can manifest physically in the body. Monal believes that Yin yoga can help you uncover where those stuck emotions are trapped: "By using the physical body as a gateway to access these deeper stored feelings and emotions, we can start to address them, and eventually heal." (If you want to read more about this, Monal highly recommends Bessel VanDer Kolk's "The Body Keeps The Score." )

A Sample Yin Yoga Sequence

Ready to start relaxing? Monal recommends starting out with the Butterfly Pose. It's slightly different from the gym class stretch you fluttered with all those years ago. "Butterfly Pose is a great posture to do at home since most people are already familiar with it and it doesn't require a ton of props," she says.

1. Butterfly Pose

• Start sitting on the ground. Bend your knees out to the sides and bring the soles of your feet together. Let your knees gently fall open to either side. Rest your hands around your feet or ankles.
• Sit up tall, keep your spine long, and slowly begin to fold forward from your hips.
• Try to let everything relax, so that you're not forcing anything and there are no active muscles holding you in the posture. Let yourself surrender to the gentle pull of gravity.
• If it's more comfortable, you can also rest your knees or elbows on yoga blocks, or sit on a blanket, so your hips are elevated.
• Hold for 3-5 minutes, then come out slowly and let your body move intuitively to release.

2. Child's Pose

• Start on your hands and knees in a Tabletop pose with hands under shoulders and knees under hips.
• Bring a pillow or bolster underneath your chest for extra support. Let your knees go wide as your toes come to touch. Send your hips toward your heels and crawl your hands forward until your chest is resting on the pillow support or the floor.
• Once you arrive, let everything relax. Even the elbows can bend; everything should be passive.
• Breathe easily as you remain still for 3-5 minutes.
• Come out slowly and move in a way that feels good to counter stretch the long hold.
• Start in Downward-Facing Dog .
• Step your left foot outside of your left hand. Tap your right knee down and untuck your right toes.
• Allow your hips to sink forward slightly until you feel a stretch in the front of your right hip.
• If hands on the floor feel too intense, bring your hands onto blocks or rest them on your left thigh for support. A blanket can also be used to pad the knees and ankles if the ground is uncomfortable.
• Try to relax the lower half of your body and surrender to the pull of gravity forward. Notice if there is any muscular gripping or clenching and use your exhales to soften all your muscles. Breathe into the discomfort. If anything is painful, listen to your body and ease back.
• Hold for 2-4 minutes, depending on the intensity of the stretch for you.
• To exit the shape, send your hips toward the back of your mat and slowly make your way back to a Downward-Facing Dog or Child's Pose before repeating on the other side.

Do You Need Props For Yin Yoga?

As a newcomer to this practice, my favorite part is incorporating props such as blankets, bolsters, and yoga blocks. These props help support you through the poses, so you can really sink into the posture and release, mentally and physically. While there are poses you can do without props (like the butterfly example mentioned above), I find that they help me hold postures for longer and feel more comfortable in the process.

I would also argue that's the point of Yin yoga: to take up space, move intuitively, and surrender. If you don't want to go all-in on gear and have to pick one product to invest in, Monal recommends choosing a set of yoga blocks : "I find yoga blocks to be the most versatile props for all forms of yoga, and in Yin, they can be used to release over in backbends or support the arms in forward folds."

"Yoga blankets and bolsters are also very helpful when practicing Yin for providing the body with more cushioning, warmth, and support," she says, but you can use household items, such as a sturdy couch pillow and plush blankets, as substitutes.

How to Try Yin Yoga Classes

Finding a Yin yoga class can be as simple as searching "Yin yoga near me" on Google. Some national yoga chains offer the practice. You can also stream Yin classes on workout apps such as Peloton , Glo , or Alo Moves . Or If you want to try a full routine for free before signing up for anything, turn to YouTube. PS Fit has a 30-Minute Restorative Yin Yoga Workout , or try this 20-Minute Guided Yin Yoga practice from Simona G Yoga , which breaks down how to do five supported poses.

For those of you on the fence, Carter says this might be exactly what you need to balance out your energy: "The people who need Yin the most are often the least likely to try it! For example, someone who works out a lot and is very Type A is more likely interested in a Hot Yoga power flow class that will add to their already heavy Yang energy. By seeking out a Yin yoga class and other Yin energy activities, they can find more balance in their body and energy."

Marietta Alessi is a wellness writer with nearly 10 years of experience. In addition to PS, her work has appeared in Shape, Bustle, and many other outlets.

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