case studies

Question 1

describe case studies a01

Answer 1

-usually unique cases
-naturally occurring circumstances
-intensive and detailed
-longitudinal
-usually naturalistic conditions
-often use variety of methods so have triangulation

Question 2

strengths

Answer 2

-triangulation increases validity as findings can be sued to back each-other up
-more ethical as they are naturally occurring rare events so results are more con
-longitudinal and intensive creates lots of rich data =very valid

Question 3

weakness

Answer 3

-not generalisable
-uncontrolled natural cases that cant be tested for reliability
-cause and effect not identified as other factors are not controlled or accounted for=lowers validity
-longitudinal and intrusive can cause mental harm=unethical