Compare and Contrast Cross-Sectional Research Design with Longitudinal Research Design

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Essay

Compare and contrast cross-sectional research design with longitudinal research design. List two advantages of each design, as well as two disadvantages of each design. Finally, provide an example of a research topic that could be studied using either design. Pick the design that you would ultimately use for your example and explain why.

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