All of the Following Are Limitations of the Case Study

question 43

Multiple Choice

All of the following are limitations of the case study method EXCEPT the:

• A) memory distortions in recalling past events.
• B) difficulty in generalizing what is learned to the larger population.
• C) inflexible data-gathering procedures.
• D) inappropriateness for addressing some kinds of research questions.

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Definitions:

Sunk Cost Effect

The decision-making bias where people continue an endeavor once an investment in money, effort, or time has been made, regardless of the current costs outweighing the benefits.

Availability Heuristic

A quick mental leap utilizing examples that spontaneously arise in an individual's thoughts during the evaluation of a specific subject, concept, technique, or decision-making process.

Confirmation Bias

The predisposition to explore, decode, favor, and reminisce facts in a fashion that corroborates one's preconceived notions or speculations.

Certain Outcome

An outcome that is guaranteed or known to happen without any doubt.