Chapter 1. Issues in the Use of Longitudinal and Cross-Sectional Designs
- Douglas M. Teti
Published Online: 11 JAN 2008
DOI: 10.1002/9780470756676.ch1
Copyright © 2005 Blackwell Publishing Ltd
Book Title
Handbook of Research Methods in Developmental Science
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How to Cite
Robinson, K., Schmidt, T. and Teti, D. M. (2008) Issues in the Use of Longitudinal and Cross-Sectional Designs, in Handbook of Research Methods in Developmental Science (ed D. M. Teti), Blackwell Publishing Ltd, Oxford, UK. doi: 10.1002/9780470756676.ch1
Publication History
- Published Online: 11 JAN 2008
- Published Print: 1 JAN 2005
ISBN Information
Print ISBN: 9780631222613
Online ISBN: 9780470756676
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Keywords:
- cross-sectional designs;
- developmental science;
- developmental research;
- social development;
- developmental model
Summary
This chapter contains section titled:
The Developmental Function and the General Developmental Model
Simple Cross-Sectional Designs
Simple Longitudinal Designs
Threats to Validity in Longitudinal Research
Conceptual and Planning Considerations in Longitudinal Research
An Example of a Simple Longitudinal Study: The Dunedin Study
Special Considerations Regarding Age, Cohort, and Time of Measurement
Conclusions
References