Case studies

Question 1

Case study

Answer 1

in-depth investigation of a single individual group or event

• generates qualitative data
  -longitudinal
• can be done through interviews observations etc
  examples
• Phineas gage
• HM

Question 2

Strengths of case studies

Answer 2

• detailed - provides insight
• forms basis for future research
• infer things about normal human behaviour
  -permits investigation of situations