Longitudinal Study
Studying the same people over weeks or months.
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Definition
Research conducted over an extended period to observe change over time.
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Studying the same people over weeks or months.
Example
A two-week diary study capturing how a habit forms after onboarding.
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- Mere Exposure EffectPSY·009 · Psychology
- Spacing EffectPSY·008 · Psychology
- Diary StudiesRES·013 · Research method