Introduction to longitudinal research / Elisabetta Ruspini.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Ruspini, Elisabetta.

Series:

Social research today (Routledge (Firm))

Social research today

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Social sciences--Research--Methodology.

Social sciences.

Social sciences--Longitudinal studies.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (225 p.)

Edition:

1st ed.

Place of Publication:

London ; New York : Routledge, 2002.

Language Note:

English

Summary:

One of the major changes in the social science research landscape in recent years has been the introduction of computerised panel surveys in Europe and the US which make longitudinal data widely available to graduate students for the first time. Elisabetta Ruspini here provides a concise yet comprehensive introduction to the issues involved in this kind of research. This book:* Defines the concept of longitudinal research* Gives guidance on sources of longitudinal data in Europe and the US and their strengths and weaknesses* Discusses the choices that need to be made in this kind

Contents:

Book Cover; Title; Contents; List of illustrations; List of examples; List of abbreviations; Acknowledgements; Introduction; Longitudinal research; What is longitudinal research?; Longitudinal data: characteristics and analytic advantages; The issues of data collection and comparability within longitudinal research: some examples; Some problems connected with longitudinal research; Longitudinal analysis; An overview of the major techniques needed to perform longitudinal analysis; Conclusions; List of longitudinal studies mentioned in the book

Longitudinal datasets available in Europe, Russia and North AmericaBibliography; Index

Notes:

Description based upon print version of record.

Includes bibliographical references (p. [184]-200) and index.

ISBN:

1-134-51061-6

0-203-28270-1

1-134-51062-4

1-280-06886-8

0-203-16722-8

9780203167229

OCLC:

437083443