lesson 2 - case studies Flashcards
1
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what do case studies involve
A
the detailed insight of a individual/group/institution
2
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how do case studies collect data
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they aim to be scientific and objective
systematic methods used
3
Q
what do case studies usually focus on
A
small numbers of people or individuals
4
Q
longitudinal case study definition
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when a person/group are tracked over a period of time to look for changes that occur
5
Q
how long do case studies take
A
long periods of time
6
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advantages of case studies
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+ in depth, detailed data
+ opportunity to investigate scenarios that are otherwise unethical
+better insight on what you study
7
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disadvantages of case studies
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- you can’t generalise findings bcs its specific to a person/group
- time consuming if its a longitudinal study
-may have bias if the researcher is too involved
