Which of the following best represents the case study method?
A) A report that discusses the different responses of two groups to variations in medical treatment
B) A book that documents the development of a person who was diagnosed with a life-threatening illness at a young age
C) A documentary film that presents footage of members of an isolated tribe going about their daily lives
D) An article that analyzes the results of responses to questionnaires asking about a number of controversial social issues

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The case study method involves in-depth examination of a single individual, group, or situation. Option B is the only one that focuses on the development of a single person. Options A, C, and D involve larger groups or populations.

Which of the Following Best Represents the Case Study Method