Using longitudinal data for research

Longitudinal studies are a vital source of evidence for understanding how life is changing. This animation looks at how data collected by these studies can help us see how big life events affect our lives, how patterns of behaviour change as people age, and how early life circumstances can go on to have an impact on later life outcomes. The video is part of a series of five films designed to teach non-experts the basics of longitudinal studies.

The five animations focus on the following topics:
- Longitudinal studies: an overview
- Types of longitudinal studies
- Data collection tools
- Sampling
- Using longitudinal data for research

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