Alex is interested in childhood obesity, he sets up a study in an elementary school to collect data, however, the children and the school are not the focus. What type of case study is this?
A) intrinsic case study
B) instrumental case study
C) collective case study
D) critical case study

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An instrumental case study focuses on gaining insight into an issue or refinement of theory through the study of a particular case. In this scenario, Alex is using the elementary school as a means to explore the broader issue of childhood obesity, not because the school itself is of primary interest, but because it serves as a tool to understand the larger phenomenon.

Alex Is Interested in Childhood Obesity, He Sets Up a Study