Question

Professor Sheckler is looking to study the career trajectories of a specific group of college students, following the same individuals through their senior year and then five years afterward. What form of research methodology would he be using?

Answer 1

Answer:A cohort study

Explanation: A cohort study is an observational longitudinal study in which a group of individuals with similar characteristics are sampled and followed through  cross sectionally  at  intervals over time and compared based on the factor of interests employed at each time.  Such defined group of people or cohorts are usually assembled at present and followed up at intervals to ensure comparisons are maintained throughout the course of the study. Cohort study is very relevant especially  in the field of medicine as it has helped to provide answers based on statistics by providing preclinical justification for the use of treatment having being analysed cross-sectionally and compared over a long period of time

Professor Sheckler  research on a specific group of college students, following the same individuals through their senior year and then five years afterward  should employ  the Cohort Study methodology.