Concept information
Preferred term
cross-sectional research
Definition
- A method frequently used in developmental research that involves examining individuals of different ages all at the same time. Individuals are tested at a single point in time, and groups are compared at different ages on independent variables, such as intelligence. [Source: The SAGE Glossary of the Social and Behavioral Sciences; Cross-Sectional Research (Psychology)]
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URI
https://concepts.sagepub.com/social-science/concept/cross-sectional_research
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