AP PSYCHOLOGY

RESEARCH METHODS THINKING CRITICALLY WITH PSYCHOLOGICAL SCIENCE

THE SCIENTIFIC METHOD AND DESCRIPTION

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
The longitudinal method is concerned with observing
A
the ways in which people change over time
B
how people behave under controlled conditions
C
people’s views on a particular subject
D
people’s character traits and temperament
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -In a longitudinal study, researchers repeatedly examine the same individuals to detect any changes that might occur over a period of time. Longitudinal studies are a type of correlational research in which researchers observe and collect data on a number of variables without trying to influence those variables.

Detailed explanation-2: -What is the Longitudinal Method? A group of participants are observed at intervals over an extended period of time. Enables researchers to see how individuals change over time.

Detailed explanation-3: -Longitudinal research involves studying a group of people who are the same age, and measuring them repeatedly over a period-of-time. This type of design allows researchers to study individual differences in development.

Detailed explanation-4: -Longitudinal studies. Longitudinal studies involve observing the same factors over distinct periods of time. The time intervals of the study might be short, such as observing participants at multiple points over the course of an hour. These time intervals could also span longer periods, such as months or even years.

Detailed explanation-5: -Longitudinal study So, once again, researchers do not interfere with their subjects. However, in a longitudinal study, researchers conduct several observations of the same subjects over a period of time, sometimes lasting many years.

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