Case studies

Idiographic research methods=one person or a small group of people

Triangulation=gathering data from different sources using several different methods.

The research may continue for an extended period of time

Originates in clinical medicine.

Strength= in depth and provides lots of detailed info since using several different methods for research one one person.high in validity.

Weakness=have a limited sample since are only based on one person or a small group. Can’t be generalised to whole population.