Assignment task:
You will locate an article in the Post University Library that describes either a longitudinal research study OR a cross-sectional research study in the field of human development. You will write a summary of the study and address the questions listed below. Instructions: • Locate and download a primary research journal article from the Post University Library that describes either a longitudinal or cross-sectional research study in developmental psychology. The study should be full-text, peer-reviewed, and in English.
Note: A primary research journal article is one that describes the details of an actual single study. It will contain an abstract, introduction, method, results, and discussion sections. It is not a "review" article with only a description of findings from a compilation of studies.
Read the article and:
o State whether the study fits the criteria for a cross-sectional or longitudinal study.
o Explain why you think the study meets the criteria for a cross-sectional or longitudinal study.
o Write a ½ page summary of the study and its findings.
- Additionally, address the following questions: Are there any ethical concerns with this study? What measures were taken by the researchers to ensure ethical procedures were followed? To help you address these questions, review the APA guidelines for ethical research