Outline the strengths and weaknesses of case studies

      

Outline the strengths and weaknesses of case studies

  

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Monica
case studies have the following strengths
? Provides in-depth information about the case understudy
? They catch unique features that may otherwise be lost in large scale data
? They are strong on reality
? Provides insights into other similar situation
? They can be undertaken by a single researcher
? The results are more easily understood
However, case studies have also weaknesses. These include
v The results may not be generalized
v They are not easily open to cross-checking
v They are prone to the problems of observer bias
v They are descriptive and do not allow inferences

Chatelaine answered the question on June 16, 2021 at 12:07


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