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which time dimension is accurate for A longitudinal study of the impact of domestic violence victims in South Africa
1.cross-sectional 2.Longitudinal
1.cross-sectional 2.Longitudinal
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For a study specifically examining the impact of domestic violence on victims in South Africa over time, the **longitudinal design** is the most accurate choice.
**Longitudinal studies** involve repeated observations of the same variables (such as individuals' experiences, psychological impacts, or health outcomes) over a period of time. This allows researchers to track changes and developments in the victims' situations and to assess the long-term effects of domestic violence.
In contrast, **cross-sectional studies** provide a snapshot of a population at a single point in time and do not account for changes over time, making them less suitable for examining the long-term impacts of an issue like domestic violence.
Therefore, for your longitudinal study on the impact of domestic violence, the correct dimension is **2. Longitudinal**.
**Longitudinal studies** involve repeated observations of the same variables (such as individuals' experiences, psychological impacts, or health outcomes) over a period of time. This allows researchers to track changes and developments in the victims' situations and to assess the long-term effects of domestic violence.
In contrast, **cross-sectional studies** provide a snapshot of a population at a single point in time and do not account for changes over time, making them less suitable for examining the long-term impacts of an issue like domestic violence.
Therefore, for your longitudinal study on the impact of domestic violence, the correct dimension is **2. Longitudinal**.