Professor Grant is interested in studying how a sense of humor changes over time. She collects data from separate groups of 6-year-olds, 16-year-olds, 26-year-olds, and 46-year-olds. What type of research design is Professor Grant using?

A. retrospective
B. longitudinal
C. experimental
D. cross-sectional


Answer: D

Psychology

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