Dr Halk Is Studying the Influence of Getting Older on Intelligence

question 215

Multiple Choice

Dr. Halk is studying the influence of getting older on intelligence. He tests a group of first graders, a group of third graders, and a group of sixth graders. They are all tested in one day. This is an example of _______ research.

• A) cross-sectional
• B) longitudinal
• C) mixed design
• D) fixed effects

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Sexual Orientation

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The ability to interact effectively with people from different cultures, backgrounds, and beliefs.

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