Stanley is conducting which type of study when he does longitudinal research on the development of people who were diagnosed with autism as children?
a) Descriptive
b) Quasi-experiment
Consider This: Cross-sectional and longitudinal studies are included in this category of studies that tells a story.
LO 1.6: Analyze research methods, behavioral measures and analyses methods and experimental design
c) Qualitative
Consider This: Cross-sectional and longitudinal studies are included in this category of studies that tells a story.
LO 1.6: Analyze research methods, behavioral measures and analyses methods and experimental design
d) Survey
Consider This: Cross-sectional and longitudinal studies are included in this category of studies that tells a story.
LO 1.6: Analyze research methods, behavioral measures and analyses methods and experimental design
ANS: a
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b. The ethical standards for informed consent are much stricter in many other cultures. c. Western observers sometimes misinterpret children's behavior in other cultures. d. Children in many cultures are taught never to frown or smile.
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According to the research on divorce,
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a. individual members within the group; the group as a single unit b. the group as a single unit; individual members within the group c. how groups are unique; how various groups are similar to one another d. how various groups are similar to one another; how groups are unique