Case Studies

Question 1

Whats a case study

Answer 1

A case study involves the in-depth study over time (longitudinal), of a ‘case’ that is usually of a single individual or a small group

Question 2

What are key features of a case study

Answer 2

In-depth study

Over a long period of time (months or years)

Often us more them 1 methodology (interviews, observations ect)

Quantitative and qualitative data collected

Question 3

Strength of a case study

Answer 3

Offers rich and in-depth data

Complex interaction of many factor can be studied

Question 4

Limitation of case studies

Answer 4

Cant generalise findings as its come from an indivual with unique characteristics

The information that makes it to the final report is selected by the researcher, therefore could cherry pick data