A researcher is interested in examining the development and effects of shyness. To do this, she identifies a group of 100 shy children at age 10, and then follows them for the next 10 years, checking in periodically to gather additional information. This design is best described as

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A longitudinal design involves studying the same group of individuals over an extended period, which is what the researcher is doing by following the same group of shy children for 10 years.

A Researcher Is Interested in Examining the Development and Effects