Which Type of Research Study Is a Compromise Technique That

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Multiple Choice

Which type of research study is a compromise technique that essentially examines a number of different age groups at several points in time,and permits developmental researchers to tease out the consequences of age change versus age difference?

• A)longitudinal
• B)sequential
• C)cross-sectional
• D)experimental

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Definitions:

Dependency

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Erikson

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