Case studies
- Created by: annagaskell
- Created on: 04-05-19 16:51
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- Case studies
- a detailed explanation of a case, example or individual
- life histories- look at overall life of one individual or small group
- strengths
- rich qualitative data useful for interpretivists
- gives historical dimension
- mann studied educational life histories of 60 women
- weaknesses
- time consuming and labour intensive
- usually small sample (unrepresentative)
- strengths
- strengths
- can provide data on exceptional cases
- can provide in depth qualitative data for interpretivists
- useful for suggesting hypotheses for future research
- eg/ willis' research in to counter school subculture
- weaknesses
- unrepresentative cant be generalised
- may not be valid
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