Because it's a observational research techniques done to study the relationships of variables which can run for a long period of time. These are also co-relational studies where data is collected from the start of these researches and repeated in the course of time.
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The strength of using this form of research is that it can help find patterns that may occur over long periods, but would not be observed over short periods. Changes can be tracked so that cause and effect relationships can be discovered.
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Weaknesses: The weakness of using longitudinal studies for research is that long-term research increases the chances of unpredictable outcomes. If the same people cannot be found for a study update, then the research ceases.
Limitations: Longitudinal studies are very time consuming for both researchers and participants, as well as being extremely expensive. The validity of such studies can be …show more content…
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Strengths: High return rate
Ewer incomplete answers
Can involve reality
Controlled answering order
Relatively flexible
Weaknesses: Time-consuming
Small-scale study
Never 100% anonymous
Potential for subconscious bias
Potential inconsistencies
8 steps for survey study design
1. Defining the purpose and objective of the study
2. Selecting and defining the target population
3. Choosing and selecting techniques for data gathering. (Interview)
4. A major and good representative (sample) of the population is to be taken.
5. The process of data gathering (or simply the step of executing the research)
6. The questions asked from the interviewee
7. The data gathered is processed, analyzed, and interpreted, from which the results are concluded and the findings are then generalized.
8. The whole study is then presented in the form of research report (called survey report) for the purpose of transmission and further