Weaknesses Of Case Studies

Question 1

Reliability

Answer 1

If a case study was repeated it gives the same result

Case studies = difficult to repeat

Question 2

Subjectivity

Answer 2

The researcher has affected the info gathered

Own opinions=affected conclusion
Case studies =subjective

Question 3

Objectivity

Answer 3

There is no bias from the researcher and no interpretation involved

Question 4

Generalisability

Answer 4

Asking whether results can also be said to be true of other situations and other people

Case studies=mainly not generalisable