case studies

Question 1

What is a case study?

Answer 1

the detailed study of a single individual, institution or event. aim to get in depth data about the behaviour of interest.

Question 2

What techniques can be used in case studies?

Answer 2

-interview
-observation
-questionnaires
-tests

Question 3

What are the strengths of case studies?

Answer 3

-give detailed insights on atypical behaviors that we cannot otherwise practically or ethically manipulate
-they may generate a hypothesis for future study

Question 4

What are the limitations of case studies?

Answer 4

-not very generalizable as they use small sample sizes
-issue of confidentiality; because they are unique situations people may still be easily identifiable despite the effort to keep them confidential