Which Statement About Cross-Sectional and Longitudinal Research Designs Is TRUE

question 156

Multiple Choice

Which statement about cross-sectional and longitudinal research designs is TRUE?

• A) The cross-sectional design provides information regarding age differences,whereas the longitudinal design provides information regarding age changes.
• B) The cross-sectional design provides information regarding age changes,whereas the longitudinal design provides information regarding age differences.
• C) Both designs provide information regarding age differences rather than age changes.
• D) Both designs provide information regarding age changes rather than age differences.

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