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If you want to answer a research question regarding whether a particular group of subjects experiences any significant changes in behavior as they age, but you do not have the time or money for a traditional longitudinal study, which method would be
 
  acceptable?
  a) cross-sectional
  b) historical
  c) follow-up
  d) none of the above would be acceptable

Question 2

Jason and Kelly are trying to decide on which research method they should employ for a project in their research methods class. They have decided to use a correlational research method.
 
  Of the reasons below, what is the best reason why Jason and Kelly selected this method?
  a. It will allow them to make predictions.
  b. It will show cause and effect.
  c. It is not ethical.
  d. It eliminates alternative explanations.



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Answer to Question 1

c

Answer to Question 2

A



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