Case Study Introduction Components

Question 1

Definition

Answer 1

A Case Study method involves conducting an empirical study about a particular case or phenomenon ground in a real lives context

Question 2

Umbrella Case Study Methods of collection

Answer 2

Case Studies collect data using a variety of other research methods such as observational data, interview data, or experimental data all woven into one convergent braid of case study data

Question 3

Umbrella Data Collection method (list)

Answer 3

• Observation data
• Interview Data
• Experimental Data

Question 4

Circumstances

Answer 4

Naturalistic procedure, does not involve manipulation of the IV

Question 5

Why a good method

Answer 5

Helps to answer questions regarding how or why a phenomenon occurs

Question 6

Biographical

Answer 6

Relates to events in the subjects past life as well as significant events in the current subjects life

Question 7

Why use it for psychology

Answer 7

Often provide insightful understanding of human behavior in the natural environment are often the starting point for new topics of research