Collecting follow-up data each year on the same children while they grow is the hallmark of the ____ research design.

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Longitudinal research design involves collecting data from the same group of individuals over an extended period, usually years or even decades, to track changes and development. This makes it a suitable research design for studying developmental changes in children. Choice A is incorrect because quasi-experimental design involves comparing groups that are not randomly assigned, making it unsuitable for tracking individual development over time. Choice B is incorrect because correlational studies investigate the relationship between variables and do not involve following individuals over time. Choice C is incorrect because cross-sectional studies involve collecting data from different groups of individuals at a single time point, making it impossible to track individual development.

Collecting Follow-Up Data Each Year on the Same Children While