1
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research
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- derives from theory
- derives from previous research
- derives from observations
2
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approaches and designs
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- case studies
- observations (naturalistic or structured)
- correlational design
- experimental design
3
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methodology
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- overarching picture
- includes analysis
4
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method
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tool that we use to extract data
5
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change over time
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- cross-sectional
- longitudinal
- cross-sequential
6
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cross-sectional
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- researchers compare groups of individuals of different ages at approximately the same point in time
7
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longitudinal
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- researchers follow the same people over a period of time, observing them repeatedly
8
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cross-sequential
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- studying change over time that combines features of both cross-sectional and longitudinal designs
