Some famous case studies, such as the case of Nadia, get re-analyzed by other researchers who use secondary sources that report about the case because they are unable to observe Nadia directly and unable to access the original case study. What is a pitfall of examining a phenomenon from secondary reports instead of direct sources?

a. Decreased accuracy in data
b. Increased risk of confirmation bias
c. Increased generalizability of findings
d. Lower validity of findings


Answer: c. Increased generalizability of findings

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