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Bergman, L. R. | 1 |
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Bergman, L. R. – Human Development, 1972
Problems in making inferences from a sample to a population and from one cohort to other cohorts are discussed. It is concluded that in most cases a longitudinal design using repeated measures is preferable to an independent samples design. (Author)
Descriptors: Longitudinal Studies, Measurement Objectives, Research Design, Research Methodology