case studies

Question 1

what is a case study?

Answer 1

• In-depth investigation of a single person, group or event
• data is gathered from a variety of sources and by using several different methods (e.g. observations & interviews).

Question 2

advantages of case studies

Answer 2

• Provides detailed (rich qualitative) information.
• Provides insight for further research.
• Permitting investigation of otherwise impractical (or unethical) situations.

Question 3

disadvantages of case studies

Answer 3

• Can’t generalize the results to the wider population.
• Researchers’ own subjective feeling may influence the case study (researcher bias).
• Difficult to replicate.
• Time consuming.