How Does Cross-Sectional Research Differ from Longitudinal Research

question 2

Multiple Choice

How does cross-sectional research differ from longitudinal research?

• A) Longitudinal research measures the same participants overtime
• B) Longitudinal research explores less complex research questions
• C) Cross-sectional research has less external validity
• D) Cross-sectional research measures how people actually change

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