Lesson 3.1.4.4.4

3.1.4.4.4 Case studies Quiz: AQA Psychology, Unit 4

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The 20 questions

  1. What term describes an in-depth investigation of a single individual or group?

    • Observational study
    • Correlational study
    • Case study
    • Natural experiment

  2. Which feature is most characteristic of psychological case studies?

    • In-depth qualitative detail
    • Large representative samples
    • Strict variable manipulation
    • Brief snapshot data

  3. What is a main strength of conducting a psychological case study?

    • Quick to administer
    • High population validity
    • Easy to replicate
    • Provides detailed data

  4. What is a major limitation of case study findings?

    • Low population validity
    • High experimenter control
    • Low qualitative depth
    • Lack of detail

  5. Why are case studies useful for investigating rare psychological conditions?

    • Studies unique cases
    • Proves direct cause
    • Guarantees high generalisability
    • Uses large samples

  6. A researcher studies one patient with a rare memory condition over several years. What type of study is this?

    • A matched pairs design
    • A case study
    • A laboratory experiment
    • A questionnaire survey

  7. Which data type is primarily collected in a psychological case study?

    • Quantitative data
    • Nominal frequencies
    • Experimental scores
    • Qualitative data

  8. What bias occurs when a researcher's expectations influence case study conclusions?

    • Researcher bias
    • Sampling bias
    • Participant bias
    • Social desirability bias

  9. What main advantage do case studies offer when investigating rare brain injuries?

    • In-depth detailed data
    • Easy replication
    • High generalisability
    • Cause and effect

  10. Which strength is directly balanced by low generalisability in case studies?

    • High detail
    • High reliability
    • Population validity
    • Controlled variables

  11. What research method involves an in-depth study of a small group in unusual circumstances?

    • Structured observation
    • Questionnaire
    • Case study
    • Field experiment

  12. Compared to a survey, what key feature defines a case study?

    • Larger sample size
    • Quantitative focus
    • Greater depth
    • Controlled conditions

  13. What type of data is referred to as rich data in case studies?

    • Detailed descriptive data
    • Numerical statistical data
    • Binary response data
    • Standardised test scores

  14. Which ethical issue is particularly difficult to maintain in unique case studies?

    • Informed consent
    • Confidentiality
    • Protection from harm
    • Deception

  15. Why might a psychologist conduct a preliminary case study?

    • Establish causation
    • Randomly sample
    • Calculate averages
    • Generate hypotheses

  16. Why are case studies classified as qualitative research methods?

    • Measure reaction times
    • Count exact frequencies
    • Gather descriptive data
    • Use statistical tests

  17. What is the main limitation of findings from a single case study?

    • Low validity
    • Low generalisability
    • High researcher bias
    • Poor ethical approval

  18. What type of instances are case studies most suitable for investigating?

    • Randomly selected
    • Large population
    • Rare and unique
    • Standard everyday

  19. What key feature of case studies makes them very difficult to replicate?

    • Unique individuals
    • Artificial settings
    • Standardised procedures
    • Large sample size

  20. A researcher writes a detailed report on a teenager who was raised without contact with others. Which method is this?

    • A structured questionnaire
    • A case study
    • A matched pairs design
    • A laboratory experiment

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