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A Review Of "Longitudinal Study" In Developmental Psychology, Emily H. Finley Jan 1972

A Review Of "Longitudinal Study" In Developmental Psychology, Emily H. Finley

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The purpose of this library research thesis is to review the "longitudinal study" in terms of problems and present use. A preliminary search of the literature on longitudinal method revealed problems centering around two areas: (1) definition of "longitudinal study" and (2) practical problems of method itself. The purpose of this thesis then is to explore through a search of books and journals the following questions:

1. How can “longitudinal study” be defined?

2. What problems are inherent in the study of the same individuals over time and how can these problems be solved?

A third question which emerges from …