What are case studies

Question 1

What are case studies?

Answer 1

They are rich detailed investigations of an individual or a small group of people usually regarding an unusual phenomenon.

Question 2

What are advantages of case studies?

Answer 2

• Can be used on unusual phenomenons to research behaviour.

- Rich detailed investigations can give us insights and provide more valid data.

Question 3

What are the disadvantages of case studies?

Answer 3

• Case studies are subjective as a lot of them are based on observations. This will affect results through observer bias.
• Sample is not representative so it is not generalisable.
• It is not reliable as it is unusual for it to be replicated as there is low chance the event or phenomenon will occur again.