Doing Sociology : Research Methods

Question

Distinguish between Survey and Case Study.

Answer

1. Case Study : A research approach that involves a detailed and thorough analysis of a single case of unit is called case study.

2. Survey : A survey is a form of planned collection of data for the purpose of description or prediction as a guide to action or analyzing the relationship between certain variables.

3. Surveys are generally, conducted on a fairly large scale as contrasted with case studies which tend to be more intensive but on a smaller scale.

4. Case Study is done in terms of limited space and broader time, whereas survey is done in terms of limited time with broader space.

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