A researcher is interested in examining the development and effects of shyness. To do this, she identifies a group of 100 shy children at age 10, and then follows them for the next 10 years, checking in periodically to gather additional information. This design is best described as
A)a cross-sectional design
B)a longitudinal design
C)a placebo design
D)a sequential design
E)a tracking design

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This is a longitudinal design because it involves studying the same group of individuals over an extended period to observe changes or developments in their behavior or characteristics.

A Researcher Is Interested in Examining the Development and Effects