Longitudinal and Cross-Sectional Studies
Psychology ⇒ Research Methods in Psychology
Longitudinal and Cross-Sectional Studies starts at 11 and continues till grade 12.
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A researcher collects data from the same participants every five years for 20 years. What type of study is this?
A researcher wants to study the effect of a new diet on weight loss. She measures participants’ weight before and after 6 months on the diet. Is this a longitudinal or cross-sectional study?
A study follows a group of people from childhood to adulthood, measuring their health every five years. What is one potential problem with this design?
A study measures the same group of people’s attitudes towards technology in 2000, 2010, and 2020. What type of study is this?
Define 'cohort effect' in the context of cross-sectional studies.
Describe a situation where a cross-sectional study would be more appropriate than a longitudinal study.
Describe one ethical consideration researchers must keep in mind when conducting longitudinal studies.
Describe one way researchers can reduce participant attrition in longitudinal studies.
Explain one major advantage of cross-sectional studies over longitudinal studies.
Explain the term 'practice effect' in the context of longitudinal studies.
Explain why longitudinal studies are often more expensive than cross-sectional studies.
Explain why participant attrition is a problem in longitudinal studies.
In a longitudinal study, researchers follow a group of children from age 5 to age 18, measuring their reading skills every three years. What is the main benefit of this approach?
What is one limitation of cross-sectional studies when studying development?
What is the main difference between longitudinal and cross-sectional studies?
