Discuss the differences between cross-sectional and longitudinal ...

[mikaylakyoung]

Discuss the differences between cross-sectional and longitudinal studies.
 
  What will be an ideal response?

Question 2

The perspective developed by Erving Goffman that compares everyday life to a theatrical presentation is called __________.
 
  a. ethnomethodology
 b. dramaturgical analysis
 c. impression management
 d. presentational analysis

[shoemake]

Answer to Question 1

After determining the unit of analysis of your study, you must select a time

frame: cross-sectional or longitudinal. Cross-sectional studies are based

on observations that take place at a single point in time; these studies

focus on behavior or responses at a specific moment. Longitudinal

studies are concerned with what is happening over a period of time or at

several different points in time; they focus on processes and social

change.

Answer to Question 2

b