1.1 Introducing Longitudinal Studies

In this lesson, you will learn about longitudinal studies, independent sampling units, and some introductory concepts surrounding research design. Some questions to consider while completing this lesson include:

  • What are longitudinal studies?
  • What is an independent sampling unit (ISU)?
  • Why correlation is an important aspect of running a power and sample size analysis?

Learning Objectives

  • Define longitudinal studies.
  • Recognize examples of longitudinal studies.
  • Describe how longitudinal designs result in complex correlations between measurements.

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