Case Studies and Observational Studies Quiz

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Which type of study is a case study?

  • Observational study (correct)
  • Cross-sectional study
  • Experimental study
  • Descriptive study

Case studies are limited in their generalizability and broader applicability because

  • They focus on a specific incident or disease (correct)
  • They are only descriptive
  • They are less rigorous than case reports
  • They are not scientifically driven

What is the main difference between a case study and a case report?

  • Case studies are more descriptive
  • Case reports are less rigorous
  • Case reports are more scientifically driven
  • Case studies focus on a specific incident or disease (correct)

In which fields are case studies commonly used?

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In the proposed example case study, what did the university research team discover?

<p>An active malware phoning home (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

True or false: Case studies are one of the most basic forms of observational study.

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True or false: Case studies are limited in their generalizability and broader applicability.

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True or false: Case studies are scientifically driven descriptions of a singular incident or disease.

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True or false: Case reports are more rigorous than case studies.

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True or false: Case studies are commonly used in the medical and social sciences.

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