Which type of research design is intended to avoid the shortcomings of both cross-sectional and longitudinal studies by combining features of both?
A)Sequential design
B)Cross-longitudinal design
C)Longitudinal case study
D)Correlational study

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The sequential design is intended to avoid the shortcomings of both cross-sectional and longitudinal studies by combining features of both. In this design, multiple age groups are studied over a shorter period of time, and then the same age groups are studied again over a longer period of time. This allows researchers to examine both age-related changes and cohort effects, while avoiding some of the limitations of cross-sectional and longitudinal designs. Option B (cross-longitudinal design) is not a commonly used research design. Option C (longitudinal case study) is a type of longitudinal design, but it does not combine features of cross-sectional studies. Option D (correlational study) is not relevant to the question as it is not related to the design intended to avoid the shortcomings of both cross-sectional and longitudinal studies.

Which Type of Research Design Is Intended to Avoid the Shortcomings