The type of research design that compares various participants at several points in time to examine age-related differences and changes is called a __________ design.
A) cross-sequential
B) longitudinal
C) behavior genetics
D) cross-sectional

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A cross-sequential design involves both cross-sectional and longitudinal components. It compares different age groups at multiple time points, allowing for the examination of both age-related differences and changes. This design is ideal for studying developmental changes over time, as well as cohort effects (differences between groups born at different times) and time of measurement effects (differences due to changes in societal or cultural factors).

The Type of Research Design That Compares Various Participants at Several