An Academic Researcher Would Use the Case Study Method for a Research

question 258

Multiple Choice

An academic researcher would use the case study method for a research study when:

• A) a new discovery has been made regarding a cause-and-effect relationship.
• B) the relationship between two variables needs to be established.
• C) ethical considerations prevent the usage of other sources of information.
• D) the purpose of the research is to track down a cause.

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