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Flashcards on case studies as a research method
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09/30/2015

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What is a case study?
Definition
A detailed investigation of a person or group, eg Clive Wearing or Little Hans
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What is the term for using multiple research methods?
Definition
Triangulation.
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What research methods can be used as part of a case study?
Definition
Experiments, questionnaires, interviews, observations, case histories.
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How are the results of a case study analysed?
Definition
The results from all research methods are pooled and analysed for similarities.
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Why are case studies reliable?
Definition
Triangulation.
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Why are case studies valid?
Definition
They take place in a natural setting
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Why are case studies not reliable?
Definition
The participant's circumstances are unique so there can be no repetition of the whole study
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Why are case studies not generalisable?
Definition
There is usually only one or a small number of participants, so the study cannot be applied to the wider population
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Why could a case study be biased?
Definition
The researcher is in close contact with the participant so may become emotionally involved with them
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What are two more disadvantages of a case study?
Definition
It is very hard to establish cause an effect; they are time consuming and expensive.
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