One disadvantage of the case study method is that the results are __________.

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The case study method involves studying a specific individual, group, or situation in depth, which can limit the generalizability of the results to other populations or contexts. This makes option B, "difficult to generalize," the best choice. The other options are not necessarily true of the case study method as a whole. Validity of the results depends on the quality of the research design and execution, exaggeration by the participant is not necessarily a universal problem, and difficulty analyzing the data may depend on the specific case and research methods used.

One Disadvantage of the Case Study Method Is That the Results