Case studies Flashcards
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Case study
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Involved the detailed study of a single individual, institution or event
Uses info from a range of sources
Many research techniques may be used: interview ppl, observe day to day life, IQ tests/ personality tests, questionaire, experimental method
Findings are organised to represent individuals thoughts, emotions, abilities and experiences
Generally longitudinal
Eg HM
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Case study strengths
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In depth date that may have been overlooked
Useful in investigating ppl w rare experiences eg brain damage
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Case study limitations
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Difficult to generalise- indiv diffs eg trauma
Recollection of past- retrospective= unreliable
Identified after a key event, cant be sure changed werent present originally
