Dr Smith Is Conducting a Research Study on Age Differences

question 49

Multiple Choice

Dr. Smith is conducting a research study on age differences in intelligence. He assesses the intelligence of 5-, 10-, 15-, and 20-year-old participants on the same date and compares their results on an IQ test. What type of research is Dr. Smith conducting?

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

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