Understanding Longitudinal Data

This book provides a solid foundation in the fundamentals of longitudinal research, covering study design, sampling, attrition, and missing data. It offers practical tools and features such as 'Check your Understanding' questions and further reading, examining challenges unique to longitudinal research, and exploring the realities of using longitudinal data with over 45 case studies from across the globe. It is the perfect introduction to longitudinal research for students and researchers across the social sciences.

Format: Hardback
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, guiding you in understanding the origins of your secondary data and delving into critical issues such as study design, sampling, attrition, and missing data. Spanning every step of the research process, from comprehending theory to data collection and analysis to writing up, the book provides practical tools to instill confidence in working with longitudinal data. It also: Supports your learning with features like 'Check your Understanding' questions and further reading. Examines unique challenges faced by longitudinal research and offers solutions. Explores the realities of using longitudinal data with over 45 case studies from across the globe, including Australia, Germany, Malaysia, New Zealand, the UK, and the US. This straightforward guide serves as an ideal introduction to longitudinal research for students and researchers across the social sciences.

Weight: 550g
Dimension: 242 x 170 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781529727241