case studies

• case studies:

  • used to provide detailed analysis of an individual/ real life event.
  • often used when a rare behaviour is being studied, allows a starting point for more in depth research.
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  • offers unique insights.
  • can be used ethically in experimental circumstances.
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  • difficult to generalise on the wider population as the results are unique.
  • researchers subjectivity is a problem, can interfere with objectivity of findings.