Which Statement Is True About Longitudinal Research

question 12

Multiple Choice

Which statement is true about longitudinal research?

• A) Data are useless
• B) the changes in the operational definitions the agencies use to specify key terms does not change overtime
• C) the procedures the agency uses to collect the data will remain the same over time
• D) as the time interval under investigation increases, so does the potential for change in measurement.

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Definitions:

Internalizing Social Norms

The process by which individuals adopt the behaviors, values, and attitudes deemed appropriate by their society or social groups as their own.

Rites of Passage

Ceremonies or rituals marking important transitions in a person’s life, such as birth, puberty, marriage, and death.

Life Course

An approach in sociology that looks at the social and structural influences on individuals' lives over time, recognizing the ways in which age, context, and historical events shape experiences.

Adult Socialization

The process through which adults learn and internalize the norms, values, and behaviors that are necessary for functioning in their society or specific groups.