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 psychologist follows a group of children from age 5 to age 18, testing their reading skills every three years. What type of study is this?
A researcher collects data from 100 people aged 10, 20, 30, and 40 at the same time to study age-related differences in anxiety. What is the main limitation of this design?
A researcher wants to know if a new teaching method improves math skills. She tests one group of students before and after using the method for a year. What type of study is this?
A study measures the same group of people’s stress levels every year for ten years. What is the main advantage of this design?
Describe one way in which cross-sectional and longitudinal studies can complement each other in psychological research.
Describe one way researchers can reduce the impact of attrition in longitudinal studies.
Describe what is meant by 'cohort effects' in the context of cross-sectional studies.
Explain one major advantage of longitudinal studies over cross-sectional studies.
Explain the main difference between a cross-sectional and a longitudinal study.
Explain what is meant by 'time lag' in longitudinal studies.
Explain why cross-sectional studies are often used in health research.
Explain why it is important to consider both cohort and period effects in interpreting the results of cross-sectional studies.
Explain why participant dropout is a problem in longitudinal studies.
