Case studies and content analysis Flashcards
What is a case study?
An in depth investigation, description or analysis of a single individual, group, institution or event.
What does a case study involve?
The analysis of unusual occurrences to provide details of rare disorders or recollections of events.
What type of data do case studies yield?
Qualitative
What are 3 strengths of case studies?
- Provides rich, detailed information about behaviour.
- Can help contribute to understanding of mental health conditions.
- Leads to future studies by producing hypothesis.
What are 3 strengths of case studies?
- Rich, detailed insight into behaviour.
- Helps to contribute to understanding mental health conditions.
- Leads to future studies by producing hypothesis.
What are 3 limitations of case studies?
- Difficult to generalise findings.
- Information collected is subjective.
- Accounts from some people may be inaccurate.
What is content analysis?
Type of observational research that examines communications.
What is the aim of content analysis?
To summarise and describe the communications systematically so conclusions can be drawn.
What is coding within content analysis?
The analysis of data involving the identification of each instance of the chosen categories.
What is thematic analysis?
A qualitative approach to analysis involving the identification of implicit or explicit ideas within the data.
What is a strength of content analysis?
It produces both quantitative and qualitative data.
What is a limitation of content analysis?
The information is being analysed outside the contect it was being used.
