Case Studies Flashcards
1
Q
What is a case study?
A
A record of detailed information about an individual or a small group of people. They can be studied longitudinally or retrospectively using observations, questionnaires and interviews and it collects detailed qualitative data
2
Q
What are two strengths of case studies?
A
It has high ecological validity and it produces rich, meaningful data
3
Q
What are two limitations of case studies?
A
It’s difficult to replicate and it’s difficult to generalise
