Research and development of Information system

SIT740 Research and Development in Information Technology

Pass Task 4.1: R&D Methodologies – Case Study Analysis It's time to look into case studies. A case study is an empirical and holistic inquiry that investigates a contemporary phenomenon within its real-life context, especially when the boundaries between phenomenon and context are not clearly evident (Yin, R.K, 2017).

Yin, R.K., 2017. Case study research and applications: Design and methods. Sage publications.

Your task Read the two case studies linked here and reflect on what makes a good case study analysis. What is their purpose and how they help in R&D?

Submission Details Submit the following files to OnTrack:

A PDF document with your answers and reflections.

Instructions

A case study analysis should identify key issues and problems, outline and assess alternative solutions, and draw appropriate conclusions. It should not be a summary of the case. Read the following articles (download the pdfs from further resources):

• Internet of Things for Sensing: A Case Study in the Healthcare System • Architecture and Protocols for the Internet of Things: A Case Study

In each of the case studies can you:

• Identify the context and the phenomena. • Identify the most important facts surrounding the case. • Identify the key issue or issues. • Identify alternative courses of action presented. • Explain how the courses of action are evaluated and why. • Are the conclusions presented appropriate? Are there any recommendations?

Once you have analysed each of the case studies, • Briefly compare and contrast (evaluate the similarities and differences between) the two case studies (300

words max) • Briefly explain how a case study can be useful in R&D (300 words max)