Unlike other types of research, a cross-sequential design allows researchers to __________.
A) combine longitudinal and cross-sectional research strategies
B) look for gender differences
C) reduce experimenter bias
D) only include cross-sectional strategies within the design

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A cross-sequential design allows researchers to combine longitudinal and cross-sectional research strategies. This enables the researchers to compare different age groups at the same time, as well as track changes within individuals over time. This design also helps to address some of the limitations of cross-sectional and longitudinal designs alone, such as cohort effects and practice effects. Therefore, option A is the correct answer.

Unlike Other Types of Research, a Cross-Sequential Design Allows Researchers