Term: Longitudinal Study

Glossary Definition

Last Updated: 2006-10-20

Definition:

A longitudinal survey describes or measures a population at several points in time.

Related terms 

• Case Control Studies
• Cohort Studies
• Cross Sectional Study
• Longitudinal Data
• Longitudinal Survey
• Prospective Studies
• Retrospective Studies

Links 

• MCHP Web Site - Documentation - Study Design and Methods

References 

• Lix L, Yogendran M, Burchill C, Metge C, McKeen N, Moore D, Bond R. Defining and Validating Chronic Diseases: An Administrative Data Approach. Winnipeg, MB: Manitoba Centre for Health Policy, 2006. [Report] [Summary] (View)

Term used in 

• Martens P, Fransoo R, The Need to Know Team, Burland E, Prior H, Burchill C, Romphf L, Chateau D, Bailly A, Ouelette C. What Works? A First Look at Evaluating Manitoba's Regional Health Programs and Policies at the Population Level. Winnipeg, MB: Manitoba Centre for Health Policy, 2008. [Report] [Summary] [Additional Materials] (View)