Case studies

In the social sciences and life sciences, a case study is a research method involving an up-close, in-depth, and detailed examination of a subject of study (the case), as well as its related contextual conditions.

Case studies can be produced by following a formal research method. These case studies are likely to appear in formal research venues, as journals and professional conferences, rather than popular works. The resulting body of ‘case study research’ has long had a prominent place in many disciplines and professions, ranging from psychology, anthropology, sociology, and political science to education, clinical science, social work, and administrative science.

Recent case studies

Water pipe failure prediction

Breast cancer is the most common cancer affecting women in Australia. According to the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare one in eight women will be diagnosed with breast cancer in their lifetime. With early detection, a greater range of treatment options are available and chances of survival increase.

Monitoring the health of structures

Using sensing, continuous monitoring and advanced data analysis techniques we support civil and industrial asset managers to make more informed […]

Swimmer

Performance in the pool

We’re using our expertise in human performance modelling to give our swimmers and divers the edge to succeed at the […]

A national fire behaviour knowledge base

We’ve developed a new computer application that enables the easy calculation of expected fire danger and fire behaviour via a […]