Longitudinal research
What Longitudinal research means in Psychology GCSE, as defined for Pearson Edexcel.
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A design in which parent-child interactions were observed when children were 1 to 3 years old and children's mindsets were assessed five years later.
Observing behaviour across a five-year period to assess long-term effects, comparing pre-television and post-television data.
Topics that use Longitudinal research
- Topic 1: Development - 1.2 Studies (Pearson Edexcel GCSE)
- Topic 6: Criminal psychology - 6.2 Studies (Pearson Edexcel GCSE)
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