This document discusses developmental research designs, which examine phenomena with reference to time. It describes two main types: cross-sectional and longitudinal research designs. Cross-sectional design involves collecting data at a single point in time, while longitudinal design collects data over an extended period. Longitudinal design is further divided into trend studies, panel studies, and follow-up studies. Trend studies investigate changes in a population sample over time, while panel studies follow the same individuals over multiple time periods. Follow-up studies determine subsequent conditions of subjects with a prior condition or intervention.