A research design that follows the same participants over an extended period to track changes and development over time.
From Latin 'longitudo' meaning 'length,' from 'longus' (long). Research that extends across the length of time.
A longitudinal study follows the same people over years or decades — it's the best way to see how things change over time, even though it takes forever!
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