Which of the following examples demonstrates a mixed longitudinal design?
A. Participants who are 20-30 years old and 60-70 years old are followed for 2 years to assess development of depression across the lifespan.
B. Participants who are between 20 and 70 years old are interviewed about their current depression status.
C. Participants who are 60-70 years old are interviewed in detail about their history of depression since they were 20 years old.
D. Participants who are 20-30 years old are followed over the next 25 years to assess development of depression across the lifespan.
Answer: A
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