Process / pipelineSurvey and observational design
Panel-Based Exploratory Quantitative Research
Panel-based exploratory quantitative research tracks the same sample of participants across multiple measurement points to discover patterns, relationships, and change processes that a single snapshot cannot reveal. Because the research goal is exploratory — uncovering structure rather than testing a predetermined hypothesis — the design is especially valuable in emerging topic areas where theory is underdeveloped and the relevant variables are not yet well understood.
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Sources
- Lynn, P. (Ed.). (2009). Methodology of Longitudinal Surveys. John Wiley & Sons. ISBN: 978-0470018712
- Menard, S. (2002). Longitudinal Research (2nd ed.). Sage Publications. ISBN: 978-0761922452