Professor Rashad is interested in studying cognitive development.He collects and compares data from a group of 6-year-olds and a group of 10-year-olds.Five years later,he compares these two groups to each other again as well as to their own performance in the study five years ago.What type of research design is Professor Grant using?
A)cross-sequential design
B)longitudinal design
C)behaviour genetics design
D)cross-sectional design

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This research design involves studying multiple age groups at different time points, while also tracking individual changes over time. The study compares the same two age groups at two different time points, allowing for an assessment of developmental change within individuals as well as differences between age groups.

Professor Rashad Is Interested in Studying Cognitive Development