RESEARCH METHODOLOGY

METHODS OF DATA COLLECTION

CONCEPT OF SAMPLING AND OTHER CONCEPTS RELATED TO SAMPLING

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
In this type of survey, the researcher repeatedly collect data from the same sample over an extended period of time.
A
longitudinal study
B
cross-sectional study
C
Either A or B
D
None of the above
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -In a cross-sectional study you collect data from a population at a specific point in time; in a longitudinal study you repeatedly collect data from the same sample over an extended period of time.

Detailed explanation-2: -While longitudinal research involves collecting data over an extended period of time, cross-sectional research involves collecting data at a single point in 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.

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