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This chapter focuses on the methodology of longitudinal research as a means of examining change over time or the lack of change over time. This approach to research follows the same set of participants for the duration of a study, examining growth, understanding transitions, and documenting stability. Longitudinal research can take many forms ranging from qualitative studies to large-scale nationally representative surveys. The importance of longitudinal research on communities of color is potentially transformative. Longitudinal analysis examines that change within the study participants and can offer insight into how and why these changes occurred and provide knowledge about the impact of educational and other experiences. This chapter will provide an overview of different applications of longitudinal research and its salience to multicultural research and education. The aim of this chapter is to offer some insights into the varied types and approaches to longitudinal research and offer some directions for future research.
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Tai, R.H. (2022). A Look at Longitudinal Research in Science Education Through a Multicultural Lens. In: Atwater, M.M. (eds) International Handbook of Research on Multicultural Science Education. Springer International Handbooks of Education. Springer, Cham. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-030-83122-6_2
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