Professor Sandis Is Interested in the Development of Cognitive Abilities

question 314

Multiple Choice

Professor Sandis is interested in the development of cognitive abilities. She needs to be concerned about the overall cost of doing the research and the time commitment. Which design would you suggest she use?

• A)A mixed methods design
• B)A sequential design
• C)A longitudinal design
• D)A cross-sectional design
• E)A multiple treatment design

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