Professor Sanchez is interested in studying the development of motor skills. She collects data from 200 one-year-olds, and follows and assesses them for a period of five years. What type of research design is Professor Sanchez using?

A. Cohort design
B. Longitudinal design
C. Lifespan design
D. Cross-sectional design


Answer: B

Psychology

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