Longitudinal Design Vs Cross Sectional Design

Quantitative data can take the form of either a cross-sectional design or a longitudinal design. Cross-sectional designs measure data at a specific point in time, while a longitudinal design involves collecting data at various intervals over a relatively extensive time period. This study is best suited towards a cross-sectional design method because of time constraints and the nature of our research. Longitudinal studies involve a greater time commitment than what is feasible for our study. Additionally

Introduction Research design gives the adhesive that binds the research project together. A design is utilized to structure the research, to indicate all of the main parts of the research project, the samples or groups, measures, treatments or programs, and methods of task work together to endeavour to depict the focal point of the research questions (Trochim 2002). Implementing the research design entails actually doing the writing bit of all the master plan designed. This session 8 would discuss

Regarding longitudinal and cross-sectional data: (a) what is the difference between them, (b) when should one type of data be used over the other, (c) which data set is more reliable and generalizable, (d) what types of question lend themselves better to each type of data collection method, and (e) what are the strengths and weaknesses of each? Cross-sectional design studies are defined by Hagan as a study of one group at a time and usually refer to a representative sample of that group (Hagan, 2010)

then presented in a sales report that might include recommendations for improving sales and demand. 2. Developing a Research Proposal The seven stages in developing a research proposal are: 1. Problem Discovery 2. Problem Definition 3. Research Design 4. Sampling 5.

The Physics of Bridges The design of the bridge superstructure is based on a set of loading conditions which the component or element must withstand. A bridge engineer must take into account a wide variety of loads which may vary based on the duration of the load (permanent or temporary), the direction of the load (vertical, longitudinal, etc.), and the effect of the load (shear, bending, torsion, etc.). In order to form a consistent basis for design, organizations like AASHTO, American

Printer: “The New Kid On The Block” http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=42mNRePWIME Chapter 3 Research Design Marketing Research Proposal 1. 2. 3. 4. Executive Summary Background Problem Definition Approach to the problem 5. Research Design 6. Fieldwork/ Data Collection 7. Data Analysis 8. Reporting 9. Cost and Time 10.Appendices What the Research Design Includes 1. Define the information needed 2. Design the exploratory, descriptive, and/or causal phases of the research 3. Specify the measurement and

memory skill development three different designs can be used, each with their own pros and cons. These three designs are longitudinal, cross-sectional and sequential designs. Longitudinal procedures consist of observing one group of people repeatedly over time and gains information on age changes. An advantage of this method is that it can reveal the links between early behaviour and/or experiences and later behaviour. A disadvantage of longitudinal design is that the participants involved in the

• The survey should incorporate a scale that is congruent and even numbered versus a single item approach, (Panorama Education, n.d.). • Refrain from survey responses that end in agree or disagree, (Panorama Education, n.d.). • Better results will be achieved by using positive language versus negative. Negative language can easily lead to negative responses, therefore negatively effecting the outcome, (Panorama Education, n.d.). • Special attention should be applied regarding questions or

Then, theory and literature would be evaluated, with highlighting the theoretical frameworks used by the authors in developing the paper. Research design and approach would come to the fourth part, in which I would explore the research design and methods and discuss the benefits and limitations. Afterwards, benefits and limitations of the research design and approach would be given, and finally comes the suggestions of alternative research strategies/method and the

Available from: http://www.resolutionfoundation.org/media/media/downloads/A_Matter_of_Time_-_The_rise_of_zero-hours_contracts_final_1.pdf Accessed 23 August 2013. [Accessed 3th March 2014]. Barratt, H., Kirwan, M. (2009) Design, Application, Strengths & Weaknesses of Cross-Sectional Studies [Online]. Available from: http://www.healthknowledge.org.uk