Suppose your psychology professor asks you to do a study examining how emotional reactions change in children between the ages of 3 and 12 years.Given that the study needs to be completed in less than two weeks,which type of data collection method should you employ?
A) Cross-sectional
B) Longitudinal
C) Sequential
D) Ethological

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Cross-sectional studies involve collecting data from participants at a single point in time, making it a more efficient method than longitudinal or sequential studies, especially when time is limited. In this case, collecting data from children between the ages of 3 and 12 at one point in time would allow for a quicker study completion while still providing insight into emotional reactions across different age ranges. Ethological studies, on the other hand, focus on animal behavior in natural settings and would not be applicable in this scenario.

Suppose Your Psychology Professor Asks You to Do a Study