additional research methods- longitudinal studies

Question 1

What are longitudinal studies?

Answer 1

researchers observe the same individuals on many occasions over a long period of time

Question 2

what kind of data can longitudinal studies collect?

Answer 2

quantitative and qualitative

Question 3

name an example of quantitative longitudunal study?

Answer 3

the census or the crime survey of england and wales

Question 4

what are longitudinal studies mostly used to examine?

Answer 4

changes and behaviour over time

Question 5

what do interpretivst usually use this approach to explain?

Answer 5

the gradual unfolding story which will enable the researcher to examine changes in thoughts and bahaviour over time and in more depth

Question 6

name an example of a quanlitative longtudinual study?

Answer 6

apted research on how differnt people grow and change over time

Question 7

summarise apted’s study?

Answer 7

followed a small number of the population from different backgrounds from 7 years old and followed up on them every 7 years

Question 8

how does qualitative longitudinul study have validity?example?

Answer 8

because the researcher is carring out the research for a long time they can build a rapport with the participants which will lead to greater validity due to trust. micheal apted

Question 9

how does quantitative longitudinal studies have high reliablility?example?

Answer 9

reliable as the researcher returns to the same group in the same manner as before over a specific period of time e.g crime survey for england and wales

Question 10

limitation-how is sample attrition an issue with longitudinal studies?

Answer 10

because members of the team could retire or change jobs.

Question 11

how could longitudinal studies take a lot of time and money?

Answer 11

due to the time element most of these studies are costly to run and the funding body might not be willing to support it financially