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Longitudinal Data Across Life: An Introduction to Using Cohort Data

This workshop provides an introduction to using cohort data for research purposes. Participants will learn about the scope and benefits of cohort studies, how to access and use the data, and examples of their use in various fields. The workshop is led by Dr. David Bann, Dr. Morag Henderson, and Dr. Vanessa Moulton from CLS, who run major national longitudinal studies and provide free data to the research community.

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Longitudinal Data Across Life: An Introduction to Using Cohort Data

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  1. Longitudinal data across life: an introduction to using cohort data Dr David Bann co-Investigator of NCDS Dr Morag Henderson co-Investigator of Next Steps Dr Vanessa Moulton Senior Research Associate

  2. Workshop background and scope • Tremendous interest in cohort studies – powerful resources • Multi purpose and disciplines • Collaborative endeavours: research  data • Informing policy • Today’s scope: • Information on each study, updates (new data) • How to access/use them • Examples of their use • Throughout: inspiration, guidance/advice, suggestions • Today’s participants: range of experience using cohorts

  3. What we do at CLS (ESRC funded) • Run four major national longitudinal studies • Follow thousands of people across life • Collect extensive & rich data • Provide free data to research community (UK Data Archive) • Documentation, guidance & training • Conduct research • Multidisciplinary, substantive & methodological (survey and statistical) • For example: Health influences on socio-economic outcomes, first in family to go to university, health inequalities over time • International collaborations & visits

  4. Follow-up across life, N>16,000 National Child Development Study 1958 British Cohort Study 1970 Next Steps Millennium Cohort Study

  5. Study timelines and future 2020-2030 MCS BCS70

  6. Outline

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