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What is a primary advantage of longitudinal studies?
What is a primary advantage of longitudinal studies?
- They have fewer ethical considerations.
- They observe the same group over a long period of time. (correct)
- They are less expensive than cross-sectional studies.
- They require a larger sample size.
Which of the following statements is true regarding cross-sectional studies?
Which of the following statements is true regarding cross-sectional studies?
- They are focused solely on adult populations.
- They can assess stability of behavior over time.
- They observe different age groups at the same time. (correct)
- They involve the same participants over several years.
What distinguishes longitudinal-sequential studies from other types?
What distinguishes longitudinal-sequential studies from other types?
- They combine longitudinal and cross-sectional elements. (correct)
- They only involve adult participants.
- They require a smaller sample size than longitudinal studies.
- They operate on a bi-annual testing schedule.
What potential issue is associated with microgenetic studies?
What potential issue is associated with microgenetic studies?
Which factor is a limitation of cross-sectional studies?
Which factor is a limitation of cross-sectional studies?
Which of the following is true about psychophysiological methods?
Which of the following is true about psychophysiological methods?
What best describes the purpose of cross-cultural research?
What best describes the purpose of cross-cultural research?
Which of the following illustrates a disadvantage of longitudinal studies?
Which of the following illustrates a disadvantage of longitudinal studies?
What is the primary characteristic of a longitudinal study?
What is the primary characteristic of a longitudinal study?
How does a cross-sectional study primarily differ from longitudinal studies?
How does a cross-sectional study primarily differ from longitudinal studies?
Which of the following best describes ethical concerns in experimental research?
Which of the following best describes ethical concerns in experimental research?
What is the main feature of a microgenetic study?
What is the main feature of a microgenetic study?
What characteristic defines a longitudinal-sequential study?
What characteristic defines a longitudinal-sequential study?
Which statement accurately reflects the nature of quasi-experimental studies?
Which statement accurately reflects the nature of quasi-experimental studies?
In terms of research design, which statement about the reversal-replication design is true?
In terms of research design, which statement about the reversal-replication design is true?
What distinguishes multiple baseline designs from other experimental designs?
What distinguishes multiple baseline designs from other experimental designs?
What distinguishes longitudinal studies from cross-sectional studies?
What distinguishes longitudinal studies from cross-sectional studies?
Which of the following statements about ethical guidelines in research is true?
Which of the following statements about ethical guidelines in research is true?
Which type of study measures changes in the same individuals over different periods using repeated assessments?
Which type of study measures changes in the same individuals over different periods using repeated assessments?
What is a primary advantage of longitudinal-sequential studies?
What is a primary advantage of longitudinal-sequential studies?
Which research design primarily focuses on the examination of test scores at a specific age group?
Which research design primarily focuses on the examination of test scores at a specific age group?
What can be inferred if there is a high correlation coefficient (close to 1) between two variables?
What can be inferred if there is a high correlation coefficient (close to 1) between two variables?
Which of these aspects is crucial when conducting experimental research?
Which of these aspects is crucial when conducting experimental research?
Why might researchers employ microgenetic studies in their research?
Why might researchers employ microgenetic studies in their research?
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Study Notes
Longitudinal Studies
- Track individuals over a long period of time
- Useful for estimating stability and impact of experiences
- Disadvantages: cost, time commitment, attrition, practice effects
Cross-Sectional Studies
- Compare individuals of different ages at a single point in time
- More efficient and less expensive than longitudinal studies but don't capture stability of behavior
- May be affected by cohort effects
Longitudinal-Sequential Studies
- Combines elements of both longitudinal and cross-sectional designs
- Allows for flexibility in data collection
- Helps to mitigate cohort effects
Microgenetic Studies
- Examine developmental changes as they occur
- Frequent testing over short time periods (days or weeks)
- Focuses on small groups
- Expensive and repeated assessments may influence the changes being observed
Cross-Cultural Research
- Studies behavior across different cultures
Comparative Research
- Compares behavior in humans and non-humans
Psychophysiological Methods
- Focuses on the physiological basis of behavior
Experimental Research
- Manipulates variables to determine cause-and-effect relationships
- Independent variable (IV): manipulated by the researcher
- Dependent variable (DV): measured by the researcher and influenced by the IV
Experimental Research: Example of a Group Study
- Hypothesis: Watching Sesame Street improves reading ability
- IV: Hours of watching Sesame Street
- DV: Reading level test scores
- Four groups assigned to different viewing times (2, 4, 8, or 10 hours per week)
- Results: Increased viewing time is associated with higher reading level scores
Experimental Research: Other Experimental Designs
- Reversal Replication Design (ABAB): used when treatment can be reversed or withdrawn
- Multiple Baselines: used when variables can't be manipulated
- Quasi-experimental Studies: compares groups differing on some key characteristics (not manipulated)
Special Designs for Studying Age-Related Changes
- Longitudinal, cross-sectional, longitudinal-sequential, and microgenetic studies
Descriptive Research
- Focuses on describing phenomena
- Includes:
- Structured Interviews: provides rich data but relies on informant's knowledge and willingness to communicate
- Case Studies: detailed examination of an individual, often with clinical implications
Correlational Studies
- Examines relationships between variables as they occur naturally
- Uses correlation coefficient (r) to indicate the strength and direction of the relationship
Experimental Research: Example of an Experiment
- Tests null hypothesis and draws conclusions using inferential statistics
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