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case have a number of benefits:

• they allow users to develop skill in thinking clearly about ambiguous,
complex, unstructured situations using incomplete information;
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• they help users to develop skills at recognising the value of

information both present and missing in the case;
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• they help users to develop concise, reasonable, and consistent action
plans;
• help users to identify implicit models and assumptions;
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• they provide an opportunity to develop communication skills in
presenting (written and oral);
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• improve the ability to predict behavioral outcomes of participants.

The case method fosters analytic or critical thinking, which also helps
develop student’s confidence and skill in dealing with complex,

unanticipated issues in real life situations

The case method transfers much of the responsibility for learning from
the teacher to the student, whose role shifts from passive absorption
to active construction of meaning.

Case help students learn higher-level concepts and their application to
practical situations whilst at the same time allowing them to learn

from group participation.