Why Are Case Histories Inferior to Single-System Designs as a Source

question 25

Multiple Choice

Why are case histories inferior to single-system designs as a source of clinical knowledge

• A)Case histories exhibit only to a limited degree the characteristics that distinguish science from other sources of knowledge.
• B)Case histories are generally only prepared on cases of success, not failures.
• C)Case histories often fail to report valid and reliable data to support conclusions.
• D)All of the answers represent reasons why case histories are inferior.

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