Author Question: In a longitudinal study, a researcher: a. Collects data from several groups of children, ... (Read 38 times)

ENagel · **on:** Jun 20, 2018

In a longitudinal study, a researcher:

a. Collects data from several groups of children, preferably on the same day, so that the groups can be compared
b. Examines how certain characteristics and behaviors change over time
c. Is able to prove whether future behavior is determined by earlier behavior
d. Observes two or more groups of children acting in a familiar setting

Question 2

A researcher wants to know if children's attitudes about cheating at school change as they get older. To find out, the researcher gives a questionnaire about cheating to 100 fourth graders, 100 seventh graders, and 100 tenth graders. Which one of the following research designs does this study best reflect?

a. longitudinal design
b. quasi-experimental design
c. cross-sectional design
d. correlational design