The Research Design Most Helpful in Determining How Individuals with Particular

question 45

Multiple Choice

The research design most helpful in determining how individuals with particular disorders change over time is the

• A)longitudinal method.
• B)cross-sectional design.
• C)family study.
• D)association study.

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