A Friend Wants to Explore Age Differences in Happiness for Her

question 55

Multiple Choice

A friend wants to explore age differences in happiness for her Ph.D. thesis. She should MOST likely conduct a:

• A) cross-sectional study, because it will allow her to find out which people get happier over time.
• B) cross-sectional study, because it will demand less time than other types of studies.
• C) longitudinal study, because it will be more accurate than other types of studies.
• D) longitudinal study, because it is easier to carry out than other types of studies.

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