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UK Data Service

Introduction to longitudinal data

Who is this course for?

Introductory – but the UK Data Service suggests it might be helpful to complete its surveys module first

What will I learn?

Learn what longitudinal data is, how people use it and how you can understand and analyse this type of data.

Longitudinal studies collect data about individuals, households, businesses or any other unit of observation over time so they can be used for following changes over the life course. Learn what longitudinal studies are available, key features and issues with using longitudinal data and how to start some basic analyses.

Skills tags:

  • data
  • surveys