Lily is investigating variables potentially associated with bullying among school-aged children. In 2013, she selected three samples of children: a group of 9-year-olds, a group of 11-year-olds, and a group-of 13-year-olds. She interviewed the children and asked them to complete several questionnaires. Lily anticipates repeating the procedure with the same children in 2015 and in 2017. Lily's study exemplifies a _____ research design.
A)longitudinal
B)cross-sectional
C)cross-sequential
D)multi-cohort

Question

Lily is investigating variables potentially associated with bullying among school-aged children. In 2013, she selected three samples of children: a group of 9-year-olds, a group of 11-year-olds, and a group-of 13-year-olds. She interviewed the children and asked them to complete several questionnaires. Lily anticipates repeating the procedure with the same children in 2015 and in 2017. Lily's study exemplifies a _____ research design. 
A)longitudinal
B)cross-sectional
C)cross-sequential
D)multi-cohort

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Lily's study is a cross-sequential design because it combines elements of both longitudinal and cross-sectional designs by following several age groups over time.

Lily Is Investigating Variables Potentially Associated with Bullying Among School-Aged