Panel data (longitudinal data) vs. cross-sectional data

[mils]

Hi everyone,

I'm trying to put together a brief document describing the advantages and disadvantages of using panel data versus using cross-sectional data.

I've come across different papers:

http://www.wise.xmu.edu.cn/Master/Download/UploadFiles%5C200710122028147055475115776.pdf

http://eprints.ncrm.ac.uk/415/1/MethodsReviewPaperNCRM-007.pdf

But they seem rather complicated to understand since I don't have a mathematical/statistical background.

I would really appreciate if anyone could point out any paper/link or tell me how to best tackle this issue.

Thanks in advance.

[mils]

Hi everyone,

Probably no one has had to statistically demonstrate the advantages and disadvantages of using panel data versus cross-sectional data?

I completely understand this is an SPSS forum, but I was hopping that someone has came across this issue.

Does anyone knows a good Statistics forum where I could post my question?

Again, thanks for your help!!!

[ivadc]

From the survey perspective I can recommend Chapter 1 of "Methodology of Longitudinal Surveys", Edited by Peter Lynn, 2009, Wiley

Also, Chapter 6 in "Statistical Design for Research", Kish, 2004, Wiley.