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1 A Picture of the Individual
CASE STUDIES A Picture of the Individual

2 Case Studies Intensive description and analysis of a single individual
a.k.a., “Clinical Tales” Idiographic Approach The study of the individual

3 The Case Study Method Data Sources Observation Interviews
Psychological Tests Archival Records

4 Advantages of Case Studies
Rare Phenomenon New Ideas/Hypotheses Challenge Theory Powerful Examples Vividness Effect

5 Disadvantages of a Case Study
Internal Validity Placebo Effect External Validity Observer Bias

6 THE END

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