Case Study Quiz

What is a key characteristic of a case study?

• Large sample size

• Focus on a single case or small group

• Uses only statistical data

• Ignores qualitative data

Which type of data is commonly used in case studies?

• Quantitative only

• Qualitative only

• Both qualitative and quantitative

• None of the above

What is one advantage of case studies?

• They can generalize findings easily

• They provide detailed, in-depth information

• They are quick to conduct

• They eliminate bias completely

Which of the following is a limitation of case studies?

• They use multiple methods

• They rely on large, representative samples

• They are difficult to replicate

• They provide objective results

Which of the following is NOT a method commonly used in case studies?

• Interviews

• Observations

• Experiments

• Document analysis

Case studies are most useful for studying:

• Broad population trends

• Individual or group experiences

• Large-scale surveys

• Laboratory-controlled variables

Why do case studies sometimes lack reliability?

• They are based on personal opinions

• They use too much quantitative data

• They are difficult to replicate

• They always produce the same results

Which research method is most different from a case study?

• Ethnography

• Survey

• Participant observation

• Unstructured interview

Which famous sociological study is an example of a case study?

• The Stanford Prison Experiment

• The Milgram Experiment

• The Genie Study

• The Census Report

What should a researcher consider when conducting a case study?

• The study must include only quantitative data

• Ethical concerns and confidentiality

• The results must apply to all populations

• The sample should be as large as possible