When Psychologists Compare Separate Groups of 3­ Year­olds, 18­year­olds, and 40­year­olds

question 27

Multiple Choice

When psychologists compare separate groups of 3­ year­olds, 18­year­olds, and 40­year­olds on a vocabulary test, they are conducting a:

• A)longitudinal study.
• B)kinship study.
• C)clinical study.
• D)cross­sectional study.

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