Researchers Assessed the Stability of SAT Scores by Repeatedly Giving

question 25

Multiple Choice

Researchers assessed the stability of SAT scores by repeatedly giving the test to the same group of individuals over a 6-year period.The procedure used in this research best illustrates

• A) a cohort study.
• B) a longitudinal study.
• C) a correlational study
• D) a cross-sectional study.

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Preemption

A legal doctrine that allows federal law to take precedence over state laws in cases where both governments have enacted competing laws or policies.

Police Power

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