An example of presenting longitudinal data is provided using a subsample drawn from the Retirement History Study. A progression of age groups through the years of follow-up is examined in tabular form with respect to the number of parents and parents-in-law reported living. Comparisons are made between information that may be inferred from longitudinal and cross-sectional data.
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