Which of the Following Is a Disadvantage of Case Studies

question 110

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is a disadvantage of case studies?

• A) Case studies produce a less detailed picture of an individual than other methods.
• B) Case studies have only limited usefulness for deriving general principles of behaviour.
• C) Data from case studies is more abstract, vague, and general than data from other methods.
• D) The amount of control used in case studies makes them very artificial.

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