Suppose a researcher is investigating how exercise habits change in college students over time. If the researcher selects and assesses a sample of freshmen, sophomores, juniors, and seniors all at once, what type of research method is involved?
A) Cross-sectional
B) Experimental
C) Basic
D) None of the above

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This is a cross-sectional research method as it involves selecting and assessing a sample of individuals at different stages of a particular phenomenon (in this case, exercise habits of college students) at the same point in time.

Suppose a Researcher Is Investigating How Exercise Habits Change in College