Longitudinal Research (Quantitative Applications in the Social Sciences)

By Scott William Menard

Book Overview

Written in nontechnical language, this practical volume covers the major issues involved in longitudinal research, including research design strategies, methods of data collection, and commonly encountered problems. In addition, it compares longitudinal and cross-sectional research in terms of consistency and accuracy of results.

"The fundamental issues are all clearly and coherently discussed. . . . The discussion makes good use of examples taken from an impressive variety of longitudinal research, which serves to highlight the wide range of applications."

--Contemporary Sociology

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0803937539
• ISBN13: 9780803937536
• Release Date: January 1991
• Publisher: SAGE Publications, Inc
• Length: 88 Pages
• Weight: 0.25 lbs.
• Dimensions: 8.5" x 5.5" x 0.3"