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AQA GCSE · Question 22.2 · Cognition and Behaviour

Which two of the following are commonly understood to be advantages of case studies? Select the second correct option.

Answer options:

A.

The conclusions drawn are objective.

B.

The findings can be easily generalised to the behaviour of other people.

C.

They are easy for others to replicate.

D.

They can be used to study rare and unusual behaviours.

E.

They provide rich and detailed information.

How to approach this question

You have already identified that D and E are the two strengths listed. Since D was the answer to the first part, E must be the answer to the second part. This strength relates to the quality and depth of the data collected.

Full Answer

E.They provide rich and detailed information.✓ Correct
The correct answer is E. Because case studies focus on a single case in great detail over a period of time, they can gather a large amount of rich, qualitative information, providing deep insights that might be missed by other methods.
A case study is an intensive, in-depth analysis of an individual, group, or event. Its strengths and weaknesses are distinct from experimental methods. A major advantage is that it allows researchers to study rare phenomena. Another key strength, as identified here, is the depth of information gathered. Researchers can use a variety of methods (interviews, observations, psychological tests) to build a rich, detailed picture of the case, providing insights that a large-scale, quantitative study might miss.

Common mistakes

Selecting one of the weaknesses by mistake.

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