A study by Orth and colleagues (2010) was conducted to study the development of self-esteem over time. They were interested in changes in self-esteem at various ages and over time. They identified six different age cohorts (25-34, 35-44, 45-54, 55-64, 65-74, 75+) and examined their self-esteem ratings from 1986, 1989, 1994, and 2002. This type of design is best classified as a(n) _____.
A)cross-sectional method
B)interrupted time series design
C)sequential method
D)longitudinal study

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The sequential method is a research design that combines both cross-sectional and longitudinal designs by studying several different age cohorts over time, which is what was described in the study by Orth and colleagues.

A Study by Orth and Colleagues (2010) Was Conducted to Study