Methodological Issues in Life-Span Developmental Psychology from a Dialectical Perspective.

Buss, Allan R.

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ERIC Number: EJ209125

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Publication Date: 1979

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Methodological Issues in Life-Span Developmental Psychology from a Dialectical Perspective.

Buss, Allan R.

International Journal of Aging and Human Development, v10 n2 p121-58 1979-80

ANOVA designs are used for description and/or explanation of developmental phenomena. These consist of taking any two of age, cohort, or time of measurement as independent variables. Employment of ANOVA has led researchers down blind alleys. Regression techniques are more useful. (Author)

Descriptors: Analysis of Variance, Behavioral Science Research, Data Analysis, Developmental Psychology, Gerontology, Human Development, Older Adults, Research Methodology, Research Problems

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