PYC4805
Assignment 1 2025
Detailed Solutions, References & Explanations
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Due Date: April 2025
1. Introduction
The study of human development seeks to understand how individuals grow, change, and
adapt across their lifespan. Researchers employ various research designs to explore different
aspects of human development, each with its strengths and limitations. The choice of research
design depends on the nature of the research question, ethical considerations, and practical
constraints. Kail et al. (2019) identify key research designs, including longitudinal, cross-
sectional, sequential, experimental, and case study designs. These approaches allow
researchers to examine biological, psychological, and social changes at different stages of life.
Understanding the benefits and drawbacks of each design is crucial for selecting the most
appropriate methodology for a given research question.
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Assignment 1 2025
Detailed Solutions, References & Explanations
Unique number:
Due Date: April 2025
1. Introduction
The study of human development seeks to understand how individuals grow, change, and
adapt across their lifespan. Researchers employ various research designs to explore different
aspects of human development, each with its strengths and limitations. The choice of research
design depends on the nature of the research question, ethical considerations, and practical
constraints. Kail et al. (2019) identify key research designs, including longitudinal, cross-
sectional, sequential, experimental, and case study designs. These approaches allow
researchers to examine biological, psychological, and social changes at different stages of life.
Understanding the benefits and drawbacks of each design is crucial for selecting the most
appropriate methodology for a given research question.
Terms of use
By making use of this document you agree to:
Use this document as a guide for learning, comparison and reference purpose,
Terms of use
Not to duplicate, reproduce and/or misrepresent the contents of this document as your own work,
By making use of this document you agree to:
Use this document
Fully accept the consequences
solely as a guide forshould you plagiarise
learning, reference,or and
misuse this document.
comparison purposes,
Ensure originality of your own work, and fully accept the consequences should you plagiarise or misuse this document.
Comply with all relevant standards, guidelines, regulations, and legislation governing academic and written work.
Disclaimer
Great care has been taken in the preparation of this document; however, the contents are provided "as is" without any express or
implied representations or warranties. The author accepts no responsibility or liability for any actions taken based on the
information contained within this document. This document is intended solely for comparison, research, and reference purposes.
Reproduction, resale, or transmission of any part of this document, in any form or by any means, is strictly prohibited.
