The social survey

Question 1

longitudinal studies

Answer 1

studies over time, which provide us with a clear image of change
- minnesota twin studdies
- up series

Question 2

problems with social survey

Answer 2

• respondants may drop out or researchers loose track of them
• views from those in the sample may be very different from those who dropped out
• research team could get too friendly with members and loose objectiveness
• logistically difficult to continue
• can be expesive (funding issues)