The career development center at a local university wants to know what will happen to the 2015, 2020, and 2025 classes of gerontology graduates during the decade following their graduation. Which research design will the center most likely use?
A) cross-sequential
B) longitudinal
C) time-lag
D) longitudinal-sequential

Question

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The longitudinal-sequential design combines elements of both longitudinal and cross-sectional designs, allowing researchers to study different cohorts over time, which is suitable for examining the outcomes of different graduating classes over a decade.

The Career Development Center at a Local University Wants to Know