Methods: Case study method Flashcards
1
Q
What are case studies?
A
In-depth study of a single person or small group that all share a single characteristic
Usually longitudinal
2
Q
What approach do case studies adopt?
A
Adopt idiographic approach - focus upon individuals
3
Q
How are case studies often used in clinical psychology?
A
Often used to focus on abnormal cases such as people with deviant behaviour
4
Q
Which mixture of methods do case studies use?
A
Older case studies focused on interviews and observations - qualitative approach
Recent case studies - mix qualitative approach with questionnaires and biological measures to collect quantitative data too
5
Q
What are the strengths of case studies?
A
Credible
Ethics
6
Q
What are the weaknesses of case studies?
A
Generalisable
Subjective
