A Review of Case Study Research Strategy in Studies of Cadastral Systems

The purpose of this article is to analyze the use of case study research strategy in the field of cadastral studies. The study reviews nineteen doctoral dissertations published in the cadastral research domain. The theoretical background of the case study research strategy is first explained. Major characteristics of the case study research strategy are then identified. Finally, guidelines are provided for the research approach, research design, data collection and data analysis focusing the cadastral case researches. Characteristic of “contextual inclusiveness” of the cadastral system and “how” and “why” questions posed by the researchers on contemporary events have mainly guided researchers to select case study research strategy in cadastral studies. The research design depends largely on the research problem and can be categorized into two groups as; Top-down and Bottom–up design approaches. Theory building prior to data collection process acts as a good foundation for the case studies. High intensity usage of case study research strategy is evident among real world application related issues rather than design focused issues. Multiple-case design approach and multiple data collection methods are popular among the cadastral researchers.