, PYC4805 Assignment 1 (COMPLETE
ANSWERS) 2025 - DUE April 2025
RESEARCH DESIGNS IN THE STUDY OF HUMAN DEVELOPMENT
Table of Contents
1. Introduction
2. Overview of Research Designs in Human Development
o 2.1 Cross-Sectional Design
o 2.2 Longitudinal Design
o 2.3 Sequential Design
o 2.4 Microgenetic Design
3. Strengths and Weaknesses of Each Research Design
4. Ethical Considerations in Human Development Research
5. Conclusion
6. References
Introduction
The study of human development seeks to understand how
individuals grow and change across their lifespan. Researchers
in this field employ various research designs to examine
developmental processes and patterns. These designs allow for
the systematic investigation of physical, cognitive, emotional,
ANSWERS) 2025 - DUE April 2025
RESEARCH DESIGNS IN THE STUDY OF HUMAN DEVELOPMENT
Table of Contents
1. Introduction
2. Overview of Research Designs in Human Development
o 2.1 Cross-Sectional Design
o 2.2 Longitudinal Design
o 2.3 Sequential Design
o 2.4 Microgenetic Design
3. Strengths and Weaknesses of Each Research Design
4. Ethical Considerations in Human Development Research
5. Conclusion
6. References
Introduction
The study of human development seeks to understand how
individuals grow and change across their lifespan. Researchers
in this field employ various research designs to examine
developmental processes and patterns. These designs allow for
the systematic investigation of physical, cognitive, emotional,
