A Researcher Collects Data on 50-Year-Olds and Follows Them for 20

question 60

Multiple Choice

A researcher collects data on 50-year-olds and follows them for 20 years to see if they responded the same or differently when they were 50, 60, and 70 years old. This researcher is employing a ________ experimental design.

• A) cross-sectional
• B) longitudinal
• C) sequential
• D) gradual

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Definitions:

Feudalism

A social system in medieval Europe where the nobility held lands from the Crown in exchange for military service, and vassals were in turn tenants of the nobles, while the peasants were obligated to live on their lord's land and give him homage, labor, and a share of the produce.

American Opinion

Refers to the collective attitudes or beliefs held by the American public on various topics and issues.

Poverty

A socio-economic condition characterized by a lack of financial resources and access to basic needs such as food, shelter, and healthcare.

Socioeconomic Status

A combined measure that typically includes a person's income, education level, and occupation to classify their position within society.