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longitudinal design

longitudinal design A longitudinal design is a study approach that follows the same topic across multiple time points to observe how it changes over time.

A longitudinal design is a study approach that follows the same topic across multiple time points to observe how it changes over time. In mental health research, it can be used to track symptoms or experiences across a period in order to identify important patterns or timing.