The research design that involves testing groups of subjects of different ages multiple times and comparing their scores with their own scores in previous periods in addition to the scores of new groups of adults of the same ages is called _____.

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The research design described fits the definition of cross-sequential research, which combines cross-sectional and longitudinal designs by following multiple age groups over time while also testing new groups at the same ages. Choice A, longitudinal research, involves following the same group of individuals over time without comparing them to other age groups. Choice B, cross-sectional research, involves testing groups of individuals at one point in time and comparing them to other age groups. Choice C, retesting research, involves testing the same group of individuals multiple times without comparing them to other age groups.

The Research Design That Involves Testing Groups of Subjects of Different