TYPE-STUDY METHODIt is an inductive procedure except that only one case is

studied.

Examples:

If students were to study the parts of river system, it is not necessary to study many river systems. Just one river would be sufficient, but it must be a representative of other rivers and must have all the other parts of the river system.

Passing River

Another Example In studying a flower, one needs to study

only one flower which has all the characteristics of most flowers.

Steps of Type-study Method Selection of the topic

Apperception and motivation

Statement of a typical case

Study of details

Comparing details

Generalization

Selection of the topic

This step is crucial in the type study method. The case or topic must be represented of the group. It is typical or average rather than the exception that is needed.

Apperception and motivation

This background of the subject matter being taught at hand.