Why Is It Difficult to Make Generalisations Based on the Results

question 68

Multiple Choice

Why is it difficult to make generalisations based on the results of case study research?

• A)Because case study research is, by definition, immune to the error of making generalisations. That is its greatest strength!
• B)Because case studies involve far too many people to allow for generalisations. You would be better off using a research design that uses fewer participants.
• C)Because a case study involves only one or a few subjects, their actions may be atypical and not representative of a larger group of people or population.
• D)Because the statistics involved in case study research do not allow one to draw larger conclusions about a population.

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Definitions:

Granulation Tissue

New vascular tissue in granular form on an ulcer or the healing surface of a wound.

Scab

A crust that forms over a wound or sore during healing, composed of dried blood, plasma, and other bodily fluids.

Serous Membrane

A thin layer of tissue that lines certain internal cavities of the body, producing serous fluid for lubrication.

Synovial Membrane

A type of connective tissue that lines the inner surface of synovial joints, producing synovial fluid for lubrication and nourishment of the joint.