All of the Following Are Strengths of the Case Study

question 49

Multiple Choice

All of the following are strengths of the case study method EXCEPT that it is:

• A) useful for obtaining very detailed information.
• B) a useful starting point for exploring new topics.
• C) useful for creating large-scale generalizations.
• D) useful for understanding causal mechanisms indicated in large-scale surveys.

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Definitions:

Mental Set

A tendency to approach a problem in one particular way, often a way that has been successful in the past.

Classifying Objects

The cognitive process of organizing items into categories based on shared characteristics.

Algorithms

A defined set of step-by-step procedures or rules followed in calculations or problem-solving operations, especially by a computer.

Fixations

An obsessive focus or attachment to some aspect of psychological or emotional development.