Which Type of Design Is Best Used When a Pattern

question 49

Essay

Which type of design is best used when a pattern of change has been established and the goal of the study is to determine how the change occurs?
•longitudinal
•cross-sectional
•structured observation
•microgenetic

---

Definitions:

Cumulative Physiological

Referring to the aggregate effect on the body’s systems over time, often in the context of stress or aging.

Functional Deficits

Refers to impairments or limitations in performing normal daily activities due to physical, mental, or emotional disabilities or conditions.

Organizational Cultures

The shared beliefs, values, customs, behaviors, and artifacts that the members of an organization use to cope with their world and with one another.

Social Constructions

Theories or concepts that assert realities and knowledge are constructed by social processes, emphasizing the subjective nature of human understanding.