A researcher wishes to study developmental changes in people's preference for action movies.The researcher locates 50 people at each of the following ages: 15,20,25,30,35,40,45,and 50 years.She asks them to rate their preference for action movies in relation to other sorts of movies.This is an example of which type of design?
A)longitudinal
B)nested
C)cross-sectional
D)panel

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This is a cross-sectional design as the researcher is collecting data from people of different ages at one point in time. A longitudinal design would involve following the same group of people over time, while a nested design involves studying subgroups within a larger sample. A panel design involves repeatedly surveying the same group of people over time.

A Researcher Wishes to Study Developmental Changes in People's Preference