Which types of research designs are considered to be developmental studies? (Select all that apply.)
a. Cross-sectional
b. Comparative
c. Exploratory
d. Longitudinal
e. Prospective
f. Cohort
g. Descriptive
ANS: A, D, E, F
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Correct A cross-sectional design is considered to be a developmental study.
A longitudinal design is considered to be a developmental study.
A prospective design is considered to be a developmental study.
A cohort design is considered to be a developmental study.
Incorrect A comparative design is not considered to be a developmental study.
An exploratory design is not considered to be a developmental study.
A descriptive design is not considered to be a developmental study.
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