Differences between age-groups would cause the most serious problems for which developmental research method?
A)longitudinal
B)cross-cultural
C)cross-sectional
D)cross-sequential

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Cross-sectional research compares different age groups at one point in time. Therefore, differences between age groups would cause the most serious problems for this method as it does not allow for the examination of how individuals change over time. Longitudinal and cross-sequential research would not be affected as they involve studying individuals over a period of time to examine developmental changes. Cross-cultural research compares individuals from different cultural backgrounds but does not necessarily involve age groups, so differences between age groups would not be a significant issue for this method.

Differences Between Age-Groups Would Cause the Most Serious Problems for Which