Case Studies Flashcards

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What are case studies?

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Detailed, in - depth investigations of an individual or small group usually regarding an unusual phenomenon or biological event of interest to a research field

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Strengths of Case Studies

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+ rich in depth analysis can bring high validity
+studying abnormal psychology can give insight into how something works when it is functioning correctly

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Limitations of Case Studies

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  • little control over a number of variables
  • case studies are unusual - poor reliability
  • can’t be generalised to whole population
  • researcher could become biased if they get too involved
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Examples of Case Studies in Psychology

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Clive Wearing

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