The ______ design has been referred to as a "snapshot" taken at one point in time.

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The cross-sectional design involves collecting data from individuals of different ages at the same point in time. Therefore, it is often referred to as a "snapshot" of development at that particular moment. In contrast, longitudinal designs collect data from the same individuals over a period of time, while microgenetic designs involve intensive and frequent assessments of the same individual over a short period of time. Longitudinal-sequential designs combine aspects of both longitudinal and cross-sectional designs.

The ______ Design Has Been Referred to as a "Snapshot