Dr Irwin Is Testing the Same Individuals Repeatedly Over Time

question 61

Multiple Choice

Dr. Irwin is testing the same individuals repeatedly over time as part of a research study, while Dr. Jenner is comparing the performance of different people of various ages at the same time. Dr. Irwin is using a _________ research design; Dr. Jenner is using a ________ design.

• A)cross-sectional; longitudinal
• B)longitudinal; cross-sectional
• C)sequential; simultaneous
• D)sequential; cross-sectional

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