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Travis Anderson
on Dec 07, 2024Verified
Researchers using a longitudinal study design observe:
A) a single participant over the course of his or her lifetime.
B) the same group of individuals on many occasions over a long period of time.
C) two groups of demographically similar participants with the same condition over a long period of time.
D) multiple groups of participants with the same condition at a single point in time, with each group being from a different age range.
Longitudinal Study
A research method that involves repeated observations of the same variables (such as people) over short or long periods of time, often years or decades.
Demographically Similar
Refers to groups of people who share similar characteristics such as age, gender, income level, and education, often used in research to create comparable cohorts.
Single Participant
Research design involving the intensive study of a single subject to explore outcomes, behaviors, or responses to interventions over time.
- Understand different research designs in psychology and their applications.
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Learning Objectives
- Understand different research designs in psychology and their applications.