Cross-Sequential Research Designs

question 1

Multiple Choice

Cross-sequential research designs:

• A)Collect data from two or more groups of participants at two or more time measurement periods
• B)Focus on a single group over a long period of time
• C)Gather data through interview and other qualitative mechanisms to study phenomena in depth
• D)Compare a group of young individuals with a group of older individuals using standardized data collection methods

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Definitions:

Cooing

The early vocalization of infants, consisting of soft, throaty sounds, typically starting around 2 months of age, as a precursor to speech development.

Gurgling

A bubbling sound made by fluid moving through air, often associated with digestion or infants.

Murmuring

Speaking or making sounds quietly and indistinctly, often conveying a sense of discontent or secrecy.

First Words

The initial set of words a child learns and uses to communicate, typically emerging around the age of 12 to 18 months.