Professor Ming studies the effects of trauma on mental health across the lifespan. She plans to conduct a study that includes participants from the following age ranges: 6-12, 13-19, 20-40, and 50-70. All of her participants will be from an area that experienced a natural disaster, such as a deadly hurricane or earthquake. Professor Ming will then look at symptoms of depression and anxiety in each of the age groups to draw conclusions about age-related differences in the processing of traumatic events. Which research design is best suited for this study?

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A cross-sectional design is best suited for this study as it allows Professor Ming to compare different age groups at a single point in time to examine age-related differences in the effects of trauma on mental health.

Professor Ming Studies the Effects of Trauma on Mental Health