Those who rely on the case-study method need to be especially alert to the dangers of
A) the double-blind procedure.
B) replication.
C) random assignment.
D) false generalization.

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The case-study method involves studying a single individual or group in depth, which can lead to false generalization if the findings are applied to a larger population without proper caution. This danger can be mitigated by careful consideration of the unique circumstances of the case and avoiding broad generalizations based on limited data. The other choices (double-blind procedure, replication, random assignment) are not directly related to the dangers of the case-study method.

Those Who Rely on the Case-Study Method Need to Be