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Of or pertaining to longitude or length; as, longitudinal distance.
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Extending in length; in the direction of the length; running lengthwise, as distinguished from transverse; as, the longitudinal diameter of a body.
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1. Studied over a period of time. 2. Running lengthwise; in the direction of the long axis of the body or any of its parts.
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adjective, Latin longitudo = length, hence, lengthwise.
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A railway sleeper lying parallel with the rail.
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The direction parallel to the ridgeline.
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1. of longitude or direction lying in the fore and aft line of a ship; 2. refers to any structural member of a ship in the fore and aft direction compare transverse
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Describes a research study in which measurements are collected and comparisons made among populations over time.
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A research design in which the same individuals or events are studied over several points in time. This design allows researchers to observe changes over time.
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Data collected on the same individuals over time for use in a longitudinal study. A study that investigates development, learning, or other types of change in individuals over time.
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a study in which an individual or a group of individuals is observed over a period of time
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