Honey M.L.L. author 2010 Case study research, as a qualitative methodology, attracts some criticism, especially related to rigour, reliability and validity. A New Zealand-based study that explored complex phenomena - flexible learning for postgraduate nurses - provides a practical example of how the case study design can address these criticisms. Through describing the mixed methods used, different sources and methods of data collection, and data analysis, the process of achieving data quality and trustworthiness are highlighted. Research nursing Research methodology Study design data analysis Data collection methods To submit content e.g research manuscripts, letters to the editor) email: kaitiakiresearch@nzno.org.nz. exported from refbase (http://www.nursingresearch.co.nz/refbase/show.php?record=1338), last updated on Wed, 21 Jul 2010 14:53:13 +1200 text Honey2010 2010 NZNO continuing periodical academic journal 1 1 9 11