21. Case Studies AO1

Question 1

What is the aim of a case study?

Answer 1

To provide a detailed and in-depth analysis

Question 2

Outline how a case study tends to be carried out

Answer 2

Tend to be longitudinal studies, may involve gathering data from family and friends of individual as well as the person themselves

Question 3

Outline an unusual case study

Answer 3

Often involve analysis of unusual individuals or events, e.g. a person with a red disorder or an unusual sequence of events

Question 4

Outline an typical case study

Answer 4

They may also concentrate on more typical cases, e.g. an elderly persons recollection of their childhood

Question 5

What type of data do case studies usually involve?

Answer 5

Qualitative

Question 6

What do researchers do before completing the study?

Answer 6

Construct a case history of individual or event, using interviews, observations, questionnaires or a combination

Question 7

What may be used for assessments?

Answer 7

Psychological tests to determine intelligence or personality (produce quantitative data)