Gugu wants to do a study on how self-efficacy changes over the life span. Her primary concerns are economic - she needs to do the study in the way that will cost the least in terms of time and money. Given these concerns, she is probably going to be best served doing a(n) ____study.

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A cross-sectional study involves collecting data from individuals of different ages at a single point in time. This requires less time and resources than a longitudinal study, which follows the same individuals over a period of time, and therefore would likely be more cost-effective for Gugu's concerns. A sequential study combines elements of both longitudinal and cross-sectional designs, and an experimental study involves manipulating variables, neither of which appear to be the best fit for Gugu's goal of studying self-efficacy changes over the life span in a cost-effective manner.

Gugu Wants to Do a Study on How Self-Efficacy Changes