Define the Longitudinal Research Method

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Essay

Define the longitudinal research method. Explain the major drawbacks of the longitudinal research method.

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Definitions:

Causal Relationship

A connection between two events or variables where one directly influences the occurrence of the other.

Longitudinal Designs

Research designs that involve repeated observations of the same subjects over a period of time, often used to study development and change.

Causal Relations

The relationship between cause and effect, where one event (the cause) leads to the outcome of another event (the effect).

Third Variables

Factors that are not directly involved in the research hypothesis but can influence the relationship between the variables being studied.