When the same subjects are repeatedly compared at different points in time,the study is called a
A) cross-sectional study.
B) longitudinal study.
C) cross-cultural study.
D) sequential study.

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A longitudinal study involves tracking the same subjects over a period of time and comparing them at different points in time. Cross-sectional studies compare different subjects at a single point in time, cross-cultural studies compare subjects from different cultural backgrounds, and sequential studies involve a combination of cross-sectional and longitudinal designs.

When the Same Subjects Are Repeatedly Compared at Different Points