Case studies

Question 1

What are case studies?

Answer 1

An in-depth analysis of an individual, group, institution or event.

Question 2

What kind of data does case study produce?

Answer 2

qualitative data

Question 3

Researchers will conduct a case history of an individual concerned? How is this done?

Answer 3

By conducting interviews, observations, questionnaires or combination of all these

Question 4

How long are case studies?

Answer 4

long period of time (longitudinal study)

Question 5

What is a strength of case studies?

Answer 5

Able to offer detailed insights about unusual behaviour

Question 6

What is a limitation of case studies?

Answer 6

Deal with small sample sizes so less generalisation