A Picture of the Individual CASE STUDIES A Picture of the Individual
Case Studies Intensive description and analysis of a single individual a.k.a., “Clinical Tales” Idiographic Approach The study of the individual
The Case Study Method Data Sources Observation Interviews Psychological Tests Archival Records
Advantages of Case Studies Rare Phenomenon New Ideas/Hypotheses Challenge Theory Powerful Examples Vividness Effect
Disadvantages of a Case Study Internal Validity Placebo Effect External Validity Observer Bias
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