Ruth Wanted to Study the Educational Histories of Inmates in Prison

question 84

Multiple Choice

Ruth wanted to study the educational histories of inmates in prison. She interviewed prisoners on their involvement in school and academic performance. Ruth was conducting which type of research?

• A) longitudinal
• B) panel
• C) retrospective
• D) cohort

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