How Is a Sequential Design Different from a Longitudinal Design

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Multiple Choice

How is a sequential design different from a longitudinal design?

• A) The sequential design tests the same participants multiple times and the longitudinal design tests each participant once.
• B) The sequential design assesses different-aged participants multiple times and the longitudinal design assesses same-aged participants multiple times.
• C) The sequential design uses naturalistic observation and the longitudinal design uses structured observation.
• D) The sequential design requires half as many participants as the longitudinal design.

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