Case Studies

question 25

Multiple Choice

Case studies:

• A) can always be generalized to a larger sample.
• B) can be generalized to a larger sample when the person, group, or organization studied is similar to others on the variable of interest.
• C) can be generalized to a larger sample when they are conducted on children.
• D) cannot be generalized to a larger sample.

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Definitions:

Brain Function

The activities and processes that the brain performs to support cognition, emotion, behavior, and physiological operations.

Behaviour

The actions or reactions of an individual in response to external or internal stimuli.

Actuarial Approach

An approach to evaluating and interpreting the data on patients, making predictions, and coming to decisions that rely exclusively on statistical procedures, empirical methods, and formal rules. See also clinical approach.

Equations

Mathematical statements that assert the equality of two expressions, often containing one or more variables.