Question

Researchers studied the effects on exercise on the physical health over 5000 residents in one locale throughout their middle and late adulthood. The research best illustrates a _______ study.

A.) formal operational

B.) cross-sectional

C.) concrete operational

D.) longitudinal

Answer:D.) longitudinal

Answer 1

Correct! The study described best illustrates a longitudinal study, which is an observational research design that involves collecting data from the same individuals over an extended period. This type of study is useful for investigating changes in variables over time and is particularly useful for studying developmental changes.