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studies that compare at different points in time, for example to explore learning by comparing the same learners' knowledge/understanding/skills over time (cf. cross-sectional studies)

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Author: Keith

Former school and college science teacher, teacher educator, research supervisor, and research methods lecturer. Emeritus Professor of Science Education at the University of Cambridge.