Case Studies

Question 1

Are case studies considered an experimental or non-experimental method?

Answer 1

Non experimental - no IV or DV

Question 2

What is a case study?

Answer 2

An in-depth study of one person, small group of people, institution, or event

Question 3

Are case studies considered a research method?

Answer 3

Yes - better described as a combination of many types of research methods

Question 4

What are strengths of case studies?

Answer 4

Gain insight and deeper understanding
Some things can only be investigated with case studies

Question 5

What are the limitations of cade studied?

Answer 5

Subjectivity in interpretation
Unethical
Generalisability
Hard to replicate

Question 6

What is validity?

Answer 6

How accurate the research is

Question 7

How can validity be assessed?

Answer 7

Triangulation