Practice Case Study (2.4.6) - Methods of Enquiry in Psychology

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Question 1.
What is a case study?
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Think about what makes case studies unique.
Question 2.
Name one advantage of using case studies.
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Consider the depth of information they provide.
3Question 3.
What is the main focus of a case study?
- Quantitative data
- In-depth insight into a specific case
- Large sample sizes
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Think about the depth versus breadth of information.
4Question 4.
True or False: Case studies can often be generalized to the broader population.
- True
- False
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Consider the specificity of case studies.
Question 5.
Critique a case study you are familiar with. Discuss its strengths and weaknesses. Consider aspects like the choice of case, methods used, and conclusions drawn.
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Think about how well does this study inform understanding of the phenomenon.
Question 6.
Design a mini case study to explore a contemporary issue (e.g., the impact of remote learning). Outline the methods you would use and justify your choices.
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What methods can you use to get rich, detailed insights?

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