A researcher selects a sample of citizens in a community and interviews them before a new factory is built in the community.The researcher interviews these same citizens six months later and one final time a year later.The researcher has engaged in ______ research design.
A)trend
B)cross-sectional
C)panel
D)age
E)period

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The researcher has conducted panel research design since the same group of individuals is being interviewed at different points in time. This allows the researcher to observe changes in attitudes and opinions over time.

A Researcher Selects a Sample of Citizens in a Community