Ch. 10 Flashcards
1
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Cross sectional studies
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Examine data at one point in time-data collected only one time
2
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Longitudinal
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Collects data from the same sample at different points in time
Other names are prospective, repeated measures, and cohort studies
3
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Correlational
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Does not equal causation; are either alternate explanations? Not a cause and effect
4
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Investigator
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Examines the relationship between two or more variables
5
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Comparative studies
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Determines differences between variables (survey)
6
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Descriptive
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Measuring characteristics of a variable (survey)
7
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Developmental studies
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Changes that result from elapsed time (cross sectional, longitudinal, ex post facto, prospective, cohort study)
8
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Prospective study
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Collect data at various times for a period of time
