Greta 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.
A)longitudinal
B)cross-sectional
C)sequential
D)experimental

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A cross-sectional study would be the best choice for Greta because it allows her to collect data from individuals across different age groups at the same time, rather than having to follow the same individuals over an extended period (which would be time-consuming and expensive). This would allow her to get a snapshot of how self-efficacy changes across the life span without the need for a longitudinal study. Additionally, cross-sectional studies tend to be less costly than longitudinal studies.

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