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A researcher conducts an in-depth, year-long investigation of a single patient with a rare memory disorder. The researcher collects detailed interview transcripts, behavioral observations, and also administers standardized neuropsychological tests that yield numerical scores. Because the study includes these numerical test scores, it no longer qualifies as a case study.
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A researcher spends three years living with and documenting the life of a single, isolated individual who has had no contact with modern technology. The researcher's goal is to draw broad conclusions about the fundamental nature of human cognition without technological influence. What is the most significant scientific limitation of using this single-person investigation to achieve this specific goal?
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A researcher conducts an in-depth, year-long investigation of a single patient with a rare memory disorder. The researcher collects detailed interview transcripts, behavioral observations, and also administers standardized neuropsychological tests that yield numerical scores. Because the study includes these numerical test scores, it no longer qualifies as a case study.