biased data (weakness)

• What could the data obtained from the case studies be?

  Biased
• What is a further weakness of the data from case studies?

  There is a chance of bias in findings
• What type of data did Bowlby provide in his report?

  A rich record of qualitative data
• What was the basis of the qualitative data provided by Bowlby?

  Extensive interviews with children and families
• What do qualitative data require for interpretation?

  Subjective interpretation
• What is a limitation of qualitative data interpretation?

  It has limited validity
• How many pages were in Bowlby's report detailing the case histories?

  Over twenty-five pages
• What did the data in Bowlby's report provide insights into?

  The events leading to children's problems
• What is a limitation of the data based on one person's view?

  It limits the reliability of findings
• What risk is associated with the researcher's perspective?

  Researcher bias
• What was Bowlby's experience level as a psychiatrist?

  He was very experienced
• What may have influenced Bowlby's perceptions in his findings?

  His own beliefs and previous findings
• What were the case histories largely based on?

  Parents' recollections of past events
• What is a characteristic of retrospective recollections?

  They can be inaccurate
• What does the limitation of retrospective recollections imply?

  They can be questioned for accuracy
• What does the weakness of the findings suggest about their validity?

  They could be questioned
• What is the overall conclusion about the findings from the case studies?

  They could be questioned for validity