One of the major changes in the social science research landscape in recentyears has been the introduction of computerised panel surveys in Europe and theUS whi... » 

One of the major changes in the social science research landscape in recentyears has been the introduction of computerised panel surveys in Europe and theUS which make longitudinal data widely available to graduate students for thefirst time. Elisabetta Ruspini here provides a concise yet comprehensiveintroduction to the issues involved in this kind of research. This book Defines the concept of longitudinal research Gives guidance on sources of longitudinal data in Europe and the US and theirstrengths and weaknesses Discusses the choices that need to be made in this kind of research forinstance the advantages and disadvantages of certain types of research data andof different types of analysis Highlights some of the problems involved e.g. the issue of comparabilitywithin longitudinal research «