Introduction
Research takes various designs, some of which are longitudinal in nature while others are case studies. Each study design has it various components that are followed and which distinguish it from the other (Menard, 2012). It should also be seen that each research design has its pros and cons and circumstances under which it can be used. In so doing, the researchers are supposed to pick on a research design that is likely to satisfy his goals to the maximum. Longitudinal research is supposed to take a long period, about ten years, for the objectives of this research to be achieved (Menard, 2012). It, therefore, means that very many resources have to be used in this research. This paper will take a look at one of these
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Another rationale for calling this a longitudinal research is that it has a diachronic analysis. With diachronic analysis, the same subjects or individuals are compared over time (Menard, 2012). In this research, women who are giving birth in one part of Canada had being observed over a long period of time. Their many characteristics are being noted down and there is a comparison being done with the women from America. Looking at this study, one will see that another rationale for calling it longitudinal research is that it has an in-depth and comprehensive coverage of the various aspects of the subjects under study (Menard, 2012). With provided example, it can be seen that the research has looked at the age of women who are given birth, the pre-pregnancy weight, their post-pregnancy weight, whether they were smokers or not before and during pregnancy and a host of other features. It shows that the researchers wanted to come up with a comprehensive overview and characteristics of the subjects and how these characteristics may have affected their future and present behaviour. With this type of study, it is possible to analyse changes over a long period of time and try to come up with explanations why that change is taking place. There are various explanations being fronted on why many women are delaying
This chapter covers the background and rationale, statement of the opportunity, purpose, research questions, nature of the study, definition of key terms, the significance of the study, assumptions, and limitations. It also covers the scope, worldview and theoretical foundation depicting the logical path of the research study.
Longitudinal design is one of many studies that researches utilize to study human’s behaviors. In these types of studies the individuals are left alone without any type of contact with the researchers. The reason for
According to the course syllabus we were introduced to the techniques of psychological research. This course was able to provide an understanding of how research is done, and what methods we can use to do so. By having a clear understanding of research and techniques used, it allows us to communicate effectively in regards to ideas behind the research process. In this paper, I will use myself as the case study to examine exactly what I learned about research.
Longitudinal – several observations over a period of time. We use these types of observation if there appears to be a concern over behaviour or development.
For the purpose of this study, the researcher intends to use a cross-sectional research design where all the data will be collected at the same time. The distribution of the research questionnaires will take place over a time period of two weeks where the main data will be collected from the respondents.
In this paper I will analyze two articles, one is quantitative and the other is qualitative. I will describe the quantitative methods used including the research question addressed, the hypothesis, and variables. I will identify the population and sample. I will discuss the reliability and validity of the instruments used. I will then discuss the design of the article and how the findings were analyzed. For the qualitative article, I will identify the design of the article, the methods used and the strategies used for analyzing the data. Lastly, I will look at the implications for practice in the qualitative article, discuss other journals that might be interested in publishing the article and discuss how this article might
Researchers often times are faced with the decision of choosing a methodology of research; either Quantitative or Qualitative that they think best fits their study and objectives. This choice is guarded by the topic of study, the advantages and disadvantages, and the strengths and weaknesses of using either one or the other type of the methodologies.
This paper will review different styles of research design along with how different variables within research can be measured.
METHODOLOGY: The paper was a qualitative review utilizing mostly correlational methods and containing both cross-sectional and longitudinal studies.
This proposed study utilize a qualitative approach. A qualitative approach is “research studies that aid us in understanding human systems, whether large-scale, as in cultural systems, or smaller-scale” (Savenye & Robinson, 2005).
If I were asked to enroll my child in a longitudinal study, then I would have to think long and hard about it. These studies have many different components to them that a parent may not want for their child, such as how long the study takes and how the child is tested. These studies last for a long period of time, for example page 43 in the textbook talks about a man named Lewis Terman who began a study 80 years ago and is still continuing today. I personally would not be interested in my child participating in an 80 plus year long study. I would also be interested in learning about the testing before I enrolled my child, such as how frequent, how hard, and how long the tests would be. I want my child to be able to live a normal life and
Longitudinal, in which scientists study the same individuals or society repeatedly over a specified period of time
This section provides an introduction to the different types of research paradigms and methods before concluding on the approach that this study will undertake.
The drawback to cross-sectional studies is the inability to express cause and effect relationships between the variables being tested. Or to make a convincing observation in regards to the course of the connection between variables.It is because of the concept of the snapshot at the single moment, that prevents the consideration of before and after that specific moment is analyzed (What researchers mean by cross-sectional vs. longitudinal studies.,2009). As it relates to longitudinal studies, they are observational as well. However, it is over an extended period. Like cross-sectional studies, the researchers are not entering with the participants or respondents. This method studies the same subjects several times over a period of years. This technique gives the scholar the ability to measure the change of data to be collected over time. Longitudinal studies come in three prominent types panel, cohort, and retrospective. The panel study is a representative sample of participants, and the retroactive study utilizes historical data that is sometimes compared to improved
Qualitative and Quantitative study designs both can be beneficial in research design. They both provide valuable options for researchers in the field. These techniques can either be used separately in a research study or they can be combined to achieve maximum information. This paper will define the terms qualitative and quantitative; describe the similarities and differences between each; discuss how qualitative and/or quantitative research designs or techniques could be used in the evaluation of my proposed research; and discuss why linking analysis to study design is important.