Case Studies

Question 1

Aim of case studies

Answer 1

To provide a detailed an in depth analysis of an individual, group, institution or event

Question 2

What do case studies provide?

Answer 2

A great depth of insight- may be the only source of data into unusual human behaviour

Question 3

Are case studies subjective?

Answer 3

Potentially- the details are based upon biased selection and interpretation of the researcher

Question 4

Examples of case studies

Answer 4

Genie - Rymer 1994
Reimer- Colapinto 2000
HM - Hilts 1995