8.1 Flashcards
1
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human development
A
scientific study of changes that occur in people as they age from conception until death
2
Q
longitudinal design
A
research design in which one participant/group of participants is studied over a long period of time
3
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cross-sectional design
A
research design in which several diff. participant age-groups are studied at one particular point in time
4
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cross-sequential design
A
research design in which participants are first studied by means of a cross-sectional design but are also followed & assessed longitudinally
5
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cohort effect
A
impact on develop. when a group of ppl share common time period/life experience
