Which of the following is an advantage of conducting a case study like the Schaller (1997)study of Kurt Cobain discussed in your text?
A) They allow the researcher to make strong cause-and-effect statements.
B) They are generalizable to other persons, situations, and times.
C) They are not susceptible to observer bias.
D) They are rich sources of hypotheses for the causes of behavior.

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Case studies, like the Schaller study of Kurt Cobain, are advantageous because they provide rich sources of hypotheses for the causes of behavior. However, they are not generalizable to other persons, situations, or times, and are susceptible to observer bias, which undermines strong cause-and-effect statements.

Which of the Following Is an Advantage of Conducting a Case