A researcher decides to study cognitive changes in children by simultaneously studying groups of 3-year-olds, 6-year-olds, 9-year-olds, and 12-year-olds. What kind of research design is this person using?

A. cross-sectional
B. cross-sequential
C. time-lagged
D. longitudinal


Answer: A

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