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Block 2 Unit 4 Case Study

1. What do you mean by case study method?

A case study involves an in-depth, detailed investigation of a single subject, group, or event, that may be descriptive or explanatory.

2. How can we use case study method in psychology?

It can be used to describe rare events or conditions, investigate single cases of interest, or generate/test hypotheses.

3. What are the criteria of case study?

Criteria include depth of analysis, use of multi-method approaches, and validity and reliability of the results.

4. Explain types of case study.

Types include exploratory, descriptive, explanatory, and critical cases.

5. What are the important steps to conduct the case study?

The steps include: selection of the case, data collection, verification of antecedents, diagnosis and remedial measures, and follow-up.

6. Explain ways of using case studies.

Case studies can be used in writing analysis, panel of experts, analysis of similar cases, or cross examination.

Important Points

1. Case study involves in-depth study
2. Case study provides a systematic and scientific ways of perceive
3. Case study is used in many fields including clinical psychology
4. The approach of case study is based on the real atmosphere
5. Critical case studies are useful for cause and effect questions
6. Case study means single and multiple case studies.
7. Case studies based on any evidence of quantitative and qualitative research.
8. Exploratory case study performed before implementing a large scale investigation.
9. Follow-up is the last step of case study