Consider the following scenario:

You are designing a research study to determine the effects of a new medication to treat bipolar disorder in children. Would you choose to conduct a correlation study or an experimental study? In addition, would you choose a cross-sectional or a longitudinal design?

In explaining your choices, be sure to discuss

(a) The pros and cons of the research designs you selected and

(b) How they would affect the conclusions you are able to draw from your specific study. Finally, discuss what steps you would take to ensure compliance with APA ethical standards for conducting research with children.