Denise is studying how attitudes toward government change over the course of life by studying one group of people when they are 11, 21, 31, 41, 51, and 61 years old. What kind of design is Denise using?
a. Sequential
b. Longitudinal
c. Cross-sectional
d. Experiment
Question 2Jerry is a member of the druggie crowd. His parents were most likely
a. authoritarian.
b. authoritative.
c. permissive.
d. popular.
Question 3You are reading the results of a study that tracked how a particular individual's religious beliefs changed over the course of her life. The study you are reading is most likely a(n) ____study.
a. longitudinal
b. cross-sectional
c. sequential
d. experimental
Question 4In a group based on a dominance hierarchy, you can expect
a. increased internal conflict.
b. equal status for all members.
c. a single leader.
d. few active members.
Question 5Dr. Feldman is studying sibling rivalry. Each of his participants has been assessed every five years since 1970 . Dr. Feldman's overall research design is best classified as
a. cross-sectional.
b. experimental.
c. longitudinal.
d. sequential.
Question 6Anthea's parents include her in most family discussions. This has to increase the likelihood of Anthea being in the____ crowds.
a. popular or jock
b. normal or brainy
c. brainy or druggie
d. normal or popular
Question 7Qualitative research differs from quantitative research because it
a. is conducted in the laboratory.
b. seeks to gain an understanding of what governs behavior.
c. is non-correlational.
d. relies heavily on statistical analysis.
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