Professor Grant is interested in studying the development of a sense of humour.She collects data from groups of 6-year-olds,16-year-olds,26-year-olds,and 46-year-olds.What type of research design is Professor Grant using?
A)cohort design
B)longitudinal design
C)behaviour genetics design
D)cross-sectional design

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Professor Grant is using a cross-sectional design, as she is collecting data from individuals of different ages at one point in time. A longitudinal design would involve following the same individuals over time to study changes in their sense of humour. A cohort design would involve studying individuals who share a particular characteristic (such as being born in the same year), and a behaviour genetics design would involve studying the genetic and environmental influences on sense of humour.

Professor Grant Is Interested in Studying the Development of a Sense