A Researcher Is Interested in the Development of Depression

question 42

Multiple Choice

A researcher is interested in the development of depression. She interviews children ages 5, 9, and 13 about their depressive symptoms. This is an example of which type of design?

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

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