A(n) ____________ involves an extremely deep and detailed information-gathering from a single individual over a long period of time
A) case study design
B) correlational design
C) experimental design
D) naturalistic observation design
Answer: A
Rationale: A case study is an in-depth report about the details of a specific case.
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