Cross-sectional research

Question 1

what is cross sectional research?

Answer 1

one period of time, rather than longitudinal
Gather participants at a range of ages with the behaviour of interest, e.g., attachment disorder

Question 2

What research method is used?

Answer 2

several - questionnaire, interviews, e.g., strange situation, measuring their temperament, etc.

Question 3

What are three strengths of cross sectional research?

Answer 3

• quicker than longitudinal
• can get triangulation of data
• rich, detailed data.

Question 4

What are weaknesses to cross-sectional research?

Answer 4

• could have participant variables
• don’t get as much depth about each participant as longitudinal.