Ch.6: Cross-Sectional and Longitudinal Designs

Question 1

Cross-Sectional Research

Answer 1

study takes place in time to examine the relationship b/t variables of interest

Question 2

Longitudinal Research

Answer 2

takes place over time, often years

Question 3

Cross-Sectional Research outline

Answer 3

-researchers ask info. of people at 1 point in time
-snapshot of what is being measured

Question 4

Longitundinal Research outline

Answer 4

-track changes over time
-usually 2 or more points in time that measurement takes place
-follows the same individuals over time