This animation introduces new researchers to analysing longitudinal data, describes how it differs from cross-sectional data analysis, and explains why different statistical techniques are required to answer different research questions.
This animation is the first in a series of CLOSER animations introducing different statistical methods and methodological approaches to analyse longitudinal data. The four animations in this series focus on the following topics:
- Introduction to analysing longitudinal data
- Regression analysis
- Multi-level and growth curve analysis
- Survival analysis
CLOSER Learning Hub
These animations are featured on the CLOSER Learning Hub (https://learning.closer.ac.uk), our online educational resource which aims to help those new to longitudinal studies better understand the value of these studies and how to use the data.
About CLOSER
CLOSER (https://closer.ac.uk) is a consortium of world-leading longitudinal studies following participants born throughout the 20th and 21st centuries. Our work maximises the use, value and impact of these, and other, longitudinal studies to help improve our understanding of key social and biomedical challenges.