Module 2 (Psyc 140)
1. 1. Longitudinal Study Design < Ans > -Research in lifespan development
-involves following individuals over a long period of time with multiple assessment points
-enables researchers to tease out whether a phenomenon is due to developmental change
(the person becoming older, more mature, etc.) or something inherent in the individual
-explore what qualities change over time and what qualities remain stable
-longer the study, the more time and resources are needed. Also, it is difficult for people to
commit multiple years (or decades) of their lives to a single study.
2. advantages of using a longitudinal design < Ans > enables researchers to tease out
whether a phenomenon is due to developmental change (the person becoming older, more
mature, etc.) or something inherent in the individual
3. disadvantages of using a longitudinal design < Ans > long study
more time and resources are needed
difficult for people to commit multiple years (or decades) of their lives to a single study.
4. 2. Cross-sectional study < Ans > compares different age groups at the same time.
groups are compared to each other subjects are
not followed over time
doesn't adequately observe how the children developed
examines how they are currently
,more time-efficient
participants may be less likely to drop out of the study
5. disadvantages of cross-sectional studies < Ans > subjects are not followed over time
design doesn't adequately observe how the children developed---
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it simply examines how they are currently
6. Advantages of cross-sectional studies < Ans > more time-efficient
participants may be less likely to drop out of the study
7. Cross-Sectional Study types < Ans > A. Naturalistic Observation
B. Case study
C. Survey/ Interview
D. Correlational Research
E. Experiments
8. A. Naturalistic Observation (Cross-Sectional Study types) < Ans > involves
< Ans > observing a research subject outside of a research setting
in a more natural location
9. Example of A. Naturalistic Observation (Cross-Sectional Study types) < Ans > Jean
Piaget routinely observed his children at play at home.
Today, researchers may conduct naturalistic observations in school settings.
10. B. Case study (Cross-Sectional Study types) < Ans >
involves < Ans > direct observation of research subjects
interviewing the participant in great detail
**is a very detailed examination of an individual.
11. C. Survey/ Interview (Cross-Sectional Study types) < Ans > involves < Ans >
Surveys ask questions about attitudes, opinions, and the frequencies of certain behaviors
1. 1. Longitudinal Study Design < Ans > -Research in lifespan development
-involves following individuals over a long period of time with multiple assessment points
-enables researchers to tease out whether a phenomenon is due to developmental change
(the person becoming older, more mature, etc.) or something inherent in the individual
-explore what qualities change over time and what qualities remain stable
-longer the study, the more time and resources are needed. Also, it is difficult for people to
commit multiple years (or decades) of their lives to a single study.
2. advantages of using a longitudinal design < Ans > enables researchers to tease out
whether a phenomenon is due to developmental change (the person becoming older, more
mature, etc.) or something inherent in the individual
3. disadvantages of using a longitudinal design < Ans > long study
more time and resources are needed
difficult for people to commit multiple years (or decades) of their lives to a single study.
4. 2. Cross-sectional study < Ans > compares different age groups at the same time.
groups are compared to each other subjects are
not followed over time
doesn't adequately observe how the children developed
examines how they are currently
,more time-efficient
participants may be less likely to drop out of the study
5. disadvantages of cross-sectional studies < Ans > subjects are not followed over time
design doesn't adequately observe how the children developed---
, Module 2 (Psyc 140)
Study online at https <
Ans >//quizlet.com/_9pp2rn
it simply examines how they are currently
6. Advantages of cross-sectional studies < Ans > more time-efficient
participants may be less likely to drop out of the study
7. Cross-Sectional Study types < Ans > A. Naturalistic Observation
B. Case study
C. Survey/ Interview
D. Correlational Research
E. Experiments
8. A. Naturalistic Observation (Cross-Sectional Study types) < Ans > involves
< Ans > observing a research subject outside of a research setting
in a more natural location
9. Example of A. Naturalistic Observation (Cross-Sectional Study types) < Ans > Jean
Piaget routinely observed his children at play at home.
Today, researchers may conduct naturalistic observations in school settings.
10. B. Case study (Cross-Sectional Study types) < Ans >
involves < Ans > direct observation of research subjects
interviewing the participant in great detail
**is a very detailed examination of an individual.
11. C. Survey/ Interview (Cross-Sectional Study types) < Ans > involves < Ans >
Surveys ask questions about attitudes, opinions, and the frequencies of certain behaviors
