Case studies

Question 1

What is a case study

Answer 1

-An in depth investigation, description and an analysis of an individual, group of people or an event

Question 2

What data does a case study produce

Answer 2

qualitative data

Question 3

What is content analysis

Answer 3

-can convert into quantitative data through content analysis

Question 4

Strengths of correlations

Answer 4

-investigate events or behaviours that are rare or unethical
-generate hypothesis for further studies

Question 5

limitations of case studies

Answer 5

-sample size is limited
-not representative of wider population
-Not always accurate
subjective bias
-no empirical evidence

Question 6

Examples of a case study

Answer 6

-Little Hans studied by Freud
-little albert- exposed to a white rat and other stimuli, he showed no fear and through classical conditioning, he developed a fear response to the rat and similar objects
-Hm -experienced serve amnesia after his surgery-helped researchers understand role of hippocampus in the formation of new memories