Case studies

Question 1

What is case studdy method?

Answer 1

Researcher conducts a case study

he or she is looking to gather in-depth information on an indvidual or small group of people

The people being studied are normally pretty unique and studied with the aim of uncovering answers the scientific world needs

Question 2

Strengths of using case study method

Answer 2

Uses multiple methods to gather lots of data about one person or small group to give insight on their behaviour

Question 3

Limitation of case study method

Answer 3

• Can’t generalise results
  
  • e.g HM - individual differences
• Ethical issues - CONSENT
  
  • HM is unable to withdrawl as he forgot

Question 4

Name THREE examples of case studies in AS psychology

Answer 4

• HM
• KF
• Little Hans

Question 5

What can case studies be on?

Answer 5

• One individual
• or
• small select of indvidiuals

Question 6

What were the main findings of ONE study?

Answer 6

HM

Had procedual LTM memories than epsiodic memories

Question 7

What is strength of using case studie research method?

Answer 7

• Doesn’t lack ecological validity so can generalise
• Give a lot of detail
• Uses multiple methods to got lots of data about one person or small group of indvidiuals to give insight of behaviour e.g Genie

Question 8

What are the limitations of case study method?

Answer 8

• Can’t generalise results
• Unique indvidiual differences
• ‘Human guinea pigs’

Question 9

Are there any ethical issues considered before/during the case study?

Answer 9

• CONSENT
• HM is unable to withdraw from studies are forget he was even in the study