A researcher is interested in the development of stereotypes in children. He collects data from 5-, 7-, 9-, and 11-year-olds during the fall of one year. He then waits two years and collects data again from the same participants, and then again after another two years. He can then compare children across the different age groups as well as the development of stereotypes within the children themselves across three different time periods. This is an example of what type of design?
A)Longitudinal design
B)Double-blind design
C)Cross-sectional design
D)Sequential design

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This research design is an example of a sequential design because it combines elements of both longitudinal and cross-sectional designs. The researcher is examining changes within individuals over time (a longitudinal component) and also comparing different age groups at one point in time (a cross-sectional component).

A Researcher Is Interested in the Development of Stereotypes in Children