Which of the Following Is a Limitation of the Clinical

question 28

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is a limitation of the clinical, or case study, method?

• A) Investigators cannot assume that their conclusions apply, or generalize, to anyone other than the individual studied.
• B) Information collected often lacks descriptive detail.
• C) It does not provide evidence about the individual's current functioning.
• D) It requires intensive study of participants' moment-by-moment behaviors.

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Definitions:

Upper Back

The region of the back that extends from the base of the neck to the bottom of the ribcage, encompassing muscles and vertebrae.

Quadriceps

A group of four muscles located at the front of the thigh, responsible for extending the knee and flexing the thigh at the hip.

Pedometer

A device that counts the number of steps taken, often used to monitor physical activity levels.

Outermost Part

Refers to the external surface or extreme edge of an object or area.