Case Study Flashcards

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What is a case study?

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An in-depth study of one person that collects qualitative evidence (e.g. Little Hans study).

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What are advantages of case studies?

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-Forms basis for future research.
-In-depth insight over a long period of time.

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What are disadvantages of case studies?

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-Difficult to replicate.
-Not generalisable to wider population.

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What approach does case studies take?

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Idiographic.

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