Question

question 6 2.5 pts greta wants to do a study on how self - efficacy changes over the life span. the primary concerns are economic - there is limited time and money available for the research. given these concerns, which of the following study types is the best option for greta? longitudinal cross - sectional sequential experimental

Explanation:

• Longitudinal: Follows the same group over time, which is costly and time - consuming.
• Cross - sectional: Compares different age groups at one time, which is more economical in terms of time and money.
• Sequential: Combines longitudinal and cross - sectional, which is more complex and costly.
• Experimental: Manipulates variables, not relevant to studying natural changes over the lifespan.

Answer:

cross - sectional