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Be able to use observations to assess and plan for the developmental needs of children in line with current frameworks

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Which things should you consider at the planning stage of a longitudinal study? Select the three correct answers.

Having a set time each day when you will make your observations

How you will record it

What things you need to record

What areas of development you will study

Which of these are valid observation methods? Select the correct five answers.

Continuous

Summative

Transition

Time sample

Sociogram

Event sample

Target child

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perspectivesstudylongitudinaldevelopment

As part of your evaluations of your study, you will be expected to link your observations to the child’s expected and how these relate to current frameworks and theoretical that are relevant to the focus area of your .

It is important that the observations made for a longitudinal study are accurate, clear in purpose and meaning, useful and fit for purpose. Is this statement true or false?

TRUE

FALSE

It is not necessary to understand children's normal development patterns to undertake a longitudinal study where you have to assess their changing development needs, as they will be evident in your observations. Is this statement true or false?

FALSE

TRUE

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