A case study is a written account that gives detailed information about a person, group, or thing and their development over a period of time.
...a large case study of malaria in West African children. [+ of]
case study in British English
noun
the act or an instance of analysing one or more particular cases or case histories with a view to making generalizations
Examples of 'case study' in a sentence
case study
Although rare, beauty parlour syndrome has been written about in case study reports in medical journals for more than a decade.
Times, Sunday Times (2016)
His story is a case study in how one can escape a troubled upbringing.
Times, Sunday Times (2010)
The case studies of this period read almost like collaborations between doctor and patient.
Herman, Judith Lewis Trauma and Recovery (1992)
It also makes a perfect case study for those wishing to downsize but not downgrade.
Times, Sunday Times (2012)
These characters make great case studies.
Times, Sunday Times (2008)
In my view, it will be the subject of business case studies over time.
Times, Sunday Times (2011)
Yet Youngs is as perfect a case study as anyone.
Times, Sunday Times (2016)
A few case studies will make it clear where potential problems lie.
Times, Sunday Times (2008)
Let us take the question of health and safety regulations, the focus of one of our case studies here.
Walklate, Sandra Victimology - the victim and the criminal justice process (1989)
Let's look at one case study from Scripture.
Christianity Today (2000)
She said: 'Some business student should write a case study about our unerring ability to consistently employ the wrong people.
Times, Sunday Times (2007)
Once a variety of interests is admitted, the explanatory power of this general sociological theory diminishes, although the importance of particular case studies remains.
Yearley, Steven Science, Technology, and Social Change (1988)
It is one of a set of questions I ask students after showing them a case study with data about short-term memory.
Times, Sunday Times (2014)
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case study
British English: case study NOUN
A case study is a written account that gives detailed information about a person, group, or thing and their development over a period of time.
...a large case study of malaria in young children.