Case Studies

• What is the definition of a nested summary in case studies?

  In-depth investigation of real-life phenomena
• What is the focus of a nested summary case study?

  On an individual or specific group
• How long does a nested summary case study typically last?

  Over a long period of time
• What type of data is primarily collected in nested summary case studies?

  Qualitative data
• What methods are commonly used to collect qualitative data in case studies?

  Naturalistic observations and unstructured interviews
• What design is typically used in nested summary case studies?

  Longitudinal design
• What is a characteristic of the sample size in nested summary case studies?

  Focus on a small sample
• Why are case studies often focused on unusual or unique individuals or groups?

  To gain rich insights into atypical behavior
• What are the strengths of nested summary case studies?

  • Rich insights into atypical behavior
  • High ecological validity
  • Generates hypotheses for future research
  • Explores unique occurrences
• What are the weaknesses of nested summary case studies?

  • Limited generalizability due to small samples
  • Researcher bias from subjective interpretation
  • Accuracy issues from memory decay
  • Ethical considerations regarding integrity
  • Time-consuming and costly
• How does the ecological validity of nested summary case studies compare to experiments?

  Higher ecological validity than experiments
• What ethical considerations are involved in nested summary case studies?

  Researcher's integrity and participant welfare
• Why might a researcher choose a nested summary case study over a traditional experiment?

  To explore unique occurrences in depth
• What can memory decay in family accounts lead to in case studies?

  Accuracy issues