Which Statement About Cross-Sectional and Longitudinal Research Designs Is True

question 109

Multiple Choice

Which statement about cross-sectional and longitudinal research designs is True?

• A)The cross-sectional design provides information regarding age differences, whereas the longitudinal design provides information regarding age changes.
• B)The cross-sectional design provides information regarding age changes, whereas the longitudinal design provides information regarding age differences.
• C)Both designs provide information regarding age differences rather than age changes.
• D)Both designs provide information regarding age changes rather than age differences.

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