A Researcher Studies Language Development by Selecting a Sample of Two-Year-Old

question 29

Multiple Choice

A researcher studies language development by selecting a sample of two-year-old children, a sample of three-year-old children, and a sample of four-year-old children. Each child's language skill is measured and the researcher plans to compare the scores for the three groups. This study is an example of a(n) ____.

• A) time-series design
• B) interrupted time-series design
• C) cross-sectional developmental design
• D) longitudinal developmental design

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