research design Flashcards
1
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cross-sectional research
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a researcher compares multiple segments of the population at the same time
2
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longitudinal study
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data-gathering is administered repeatedly over an extended period of time.
3
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cohort study
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the participants must share a common factor or characteristic such as age, demographic, or occupation. A cohort study is a type of longitudinal study
4
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what is triangulation?
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using more than one research method to improve the study’s validity.
