A type of research design in which people of varying ages are analyzed at a single point in time is called ______.
A) longitudinal design
B) cross-sectional design
C) survey research
D) experimental design
E) control group

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The description provided in the question matches the characteristics of a cross-sectional design. This type of research design involves comparing individuals of different ages at a single point in time, rather than following them over an extended period as would occur in a longitudinal design. Surveys and experimental designs involve specific methods for data collection or manipulation, while a control group is a component of experimental research rather than a type of design.

A Type of Research Design in Which People of Varying