A researcher who selects a sample of people of varying ages and studies them at one point in time is,by definition,using the ______ design method.
A)cohort
B)longitudinal
C)behaviour genetics
D)cross-sectional

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The cross-sectional design method involves selecting a sample of people of varying ages and studying them at one point in time. This design method allows researchers to compare and contrast age groups at the same time, but does not allow for the observation of patterns or changes over time.

A Researcher Who Selects a Sample of People of Varying