Professor Sanchez is interested in studying the development of motor skills. She collects data from 200, one-year-olds and follows and assesses them for a period of five years. What type of research design is Professor Sanchez using?
A) cohort design
B) longitudinal design
C) behavior genetics design
D) cross-sectional design

Question

Professor Sanchez is interested in studying the development of motor skills. She collects data from 200, one-year-olds and follows and assesses them for a period of five years. What type of research design is Professor Sanchez using?
A) cohort design
B) longitudinal design 
C) behavior genetics design
D) cross-sectional design

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

Professor Sanchez is using a longitudinal design as she is following and assessing the same group of individuals over time.

Professor Sanchez Is Interested in Studying the Development of Motor