Tara is conducting a study in which she compares three groups of children, ages 3, 6, and 9 years. They all complete an interview with her, and the parents fill out questionnaires on the children. The data are collected on each person at a single time. Her goal is to identify developmental differences in anxiety levels at different ages. Tara is conducting a(n) ____ study.

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Tara is conducting a cross-sectional study because she is comparing different age groups at a single point in time to identify developmental differences.

Tara Is Conducting a Study in Which She Compares Three