Understanding Longitudinal Data

This book provides a solid foundation in the fundamentals of longitudinal research, covering study design, sampling, attrition, and missing data, and offering practical tools and case studies for students and researchers across the social sciences.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 224 pages
Publication date: 23 October 2023
Publisher: SAGE Publications Ltd

Do you want to use longitudinal data in a research project? This comprehensive book offers a solid foundation in the fundamentals of longitudinal research, helping you understand the origins of your secondary data and exploring key issues such as study design, sampling, attrition, and missing data. Covering every step of the research process, from understanding theory to data collection and analysis to writing up, the book provides practical tools to give you confidence in working with longitudinal data. It also: Supports your learning with features such as 'Check your Understanding' questions and further reading. Examines challenges unique to longitudinal research and offers solutions. Explores the realities of using longitudinal data with over 45 case studies of research from across the globe, including Australia, Germany, Malaysia, New Zealand, the UK, and the US. This straightforward guide is the perfect introduction to longitudinal research for students and researchers across the social sciences.

Weight: 406g
Dimension: 169 x 243 x 15 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781529727234