Longitudinal Studies
Definition
Longitudinal studies are research methods that involve repeated observations of the same variables (e.g., people) over long periods of time, often many decades.
Analogy
Think of a longitudinal study like filming a documentary about a person's life. You're capturing the same individual's experiences and changes over an extended period, from childhood to adulthood.
Related terms
Cohort Effect: This refers to variations in characteristics, experiences, or behaviors depending on individuals' specific age groups within the context of a longitudinal study.
Panel Study: A type of longitudinal study where data is collected from the same individuals at several points in time.
Trend Study: A particular type of longitudinal study where different samples from the same population are studied at different points in time.
"Longitudinal Studies" appears in:
Study guides (1)
Are you a college student?
Study guides for the entire semester
200k practice questions
Glossary of 50k key terms - memorize important vocab
Resources
© 2024 Fiveable Inc. All rights reserved.
AP® and SAT® are trademarks registered by the College Board, which is not affiliated with, and does not endorse this website.