In ____ research, the same individuals are studied at different ages/stages of development.
A) cross-sectional
B) longitudinal
C) between groups
D) cohort

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Longitudinal research involves following the same individuals over a period of time, allowing for a study of development or change over time. This is in contrast to cross-sectional research, which compares individuals of different ages at the same point in time, and between groups research, which compares different groups at the same point in time. A cohort refers to a group of individuals who share a common experience or characteristic, such as being born in the same year.

In ____ Research, the Same Individuals Are Studied at Different