A Longitudinal Study Is Research That

question 69

Multiple Choice

A longitudinal study is research that

• A) tests different age groups at the same point in time.
• B) assesses different characteristics of a specific individual on a single test.
• C) assesses different characteristics of a specific individual on multiple tests.
• D) follows and retests the same group of people over time.

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Definitions:

Graphs

Diagrams that represent data, mathematical functions, or relationships between variables, typically using points, lines, bars, or slices.

Typical

Characteristic of a particular group, class, or category, often used to describe what is considered normal or expected.

Saltation

Transport of sediment in which particles are moved in a series of short, intermittent bounces on a bottom surface.

Streambed

The bottom surface of a stream or river channel where water flows, often consisting of sediment, rocks, and organic material.