Qualitative descriptive research (case studies) – Ultimate goal is to improve practice. This presupposes a cause/effect relationship between behavior and outcome; however, this method will ONLY let you hypothesize about variables and describe them. When you move to show correlation among them, you’re doing quantitative work. But remember, correlation does not mean causation.
Longitudinal studies are data sources that contain observations of the same research units over a period of time. Such data can be collected either through surveys, or through linkage of administrative data. The ONS Longitudinal Study of England and Wales, Scottish Longitudinal Study and Northern Ireland Longitudinal Study are examples of the second kind. They consist of linked census, vital event and registration data (such as births, deaths, cancer registrations and hospital discharges).
Longitudinal studies are data sources that contain observations of the same research units over a period of time. Such data can be collected either through surveys, or through linkage of administrative data. The ONS Longitudinal Study of England and Wales, Scottish Longitudinal Study and Northern Ireland Longitudinal Study are examples of the second kind. They consist of linked census, vital event and registration data (such as births, deaths, cancer registrations and hospital discharges).
Neuropsychological testing is a proven method for evaluating symptoms of concussion that results from a variety of different causes. These tests have been shown to be effective in evaluating symptoms of subtle cognitive dysfunction in a number of patient groups. Applying these tests in an athletic population has required some procedural modifications, including the use of brief test batteries, collection of preseason baseline data, and evaluation of subtle