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Aim
A statement of what a study is being carried out to find out.
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Case study
In depth study on one individual, rich detail is often gained but case studies are often unique and therefore not representative of the population.
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Qualitative data
Data which is rich in detail, in word format and often unique to that individual so is difficult to analyse.
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Quantitative data
Data that is in number format. This is easier to see trends, patterns and to analyse.
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Privacy
An ethical guideline for studies that involve people as participants, which ensures that their names must not be recorded and they must not be identifiable.
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Card 2

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In depth study on one individual, rich detail is often gained but case studies are often unique and therefore not representative of the population.

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Case study

Card 3

Front

Data which is rich in detail, in word format and often unique to that individual so is difficult to analyse.

Back

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Card 4

Front

Data that is in number format. This is easier to see trends, patterns and to analyse.

Back

Preview of the back of card 4

Card 5

Front

An ethical guideline for studies that involve people as participants, which ensures that their names must not be recorded and they must not be identifiable.

Back

Preview of the back of card 5

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