Case Studies

Question 1

Define case study

Answer 1

High level of detail collected on individual/group

Question 2

How is data collected in case study

Answer 2

• Using interviews and observation
• content analysis can be performed on written evidence and even specimen to techniques cab be included

Question 3

What are case studies conducted on

Answer 3

• psychologically unusual individuals
• unusual events
• organisational practises
• typical individuals within a demographic - group of wc boys

Question 4

What type of data is case studies

Answer 4

Qualitative

Question 5

Strengths of case studies

Answer 5

• in-depth, qualitative results in realism
• holistic approach, depth and detail is very valid and reflects a persons experience
• research might not exist if case study’s didn’t occur as they are often used t investigate unusual/ extreme behaviour which cant be replicated due to ethical reasons

Question 6

Weaknesses of case study’s

Answer 6

• social desirability bias, make themselves look good for interviewer
• inaccurate - based on memories
• cannot be generalised - one person experience and behaviour may be due to other factors
• lacks reliability - cannot be replicated
• researcher bias - researcher decided what to include/exclude when writing up potentially only including data that confirms a bias