Which of the Following Is TRUE About Longitudinal Research

question 151

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is TRUE about longitudinal research?

• A)It combines cross-sectional and sequential research.
• B)It traces the behavior of one or more participants as the participants get older.
• C)It assesses differences among groups of people at one point of time.
• D)It is not as time consuming as cross-sectional research.

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