Sheri Answered a Life Satisfaction Rating Survey Every 5 Years

question 129

Multiple Choice

Sheri answered a life satisfaction rating survey every 5 years between the ages of 20 and 65. What type of study was this?

• A) cross-sectional
• B) naturalistic observation
• C) longitudinal
• D) experimental

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