What type of study examines the same subjects over a period of time?

A. Cross-sectional study
B. Longitudinal study
C. Case study
D. Experimental study

Answer: Longitudinal study

Additional Information: Longitudinal studies involve repeated observations of the same variables over long periods of time.

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