Xiao is gathering research on the number of meals people eat. He gathers data about the number of daily meals eaten by 25 people at each of the following ages-10, 20, 30, 40, 50, 60, and 70 years-over the course of one week, and looks for developmental differences. What type of research design is Xiao using?
A)Continuous
B)Cross-sectional
C)Sequential
D)Longitudinal

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Xiao is using a cross-sectional research design as he is gathering data from participants of different ages at one point in time. This design allows for quick and cost-effective data collection, as well as the ability to examine age-related differences in the number of meals eaten.

Xiao Is Gathering Research on the Number of Meals People