Prospective Studies

question 15

Multiple Choice

Prospective studies:

• A) Are more expensive than cross-sectional studies to carry out
• B) Deal with different independent samples at each point in time
• C) Have difficulty showing causal relations because it is hard to establish which factor occurs first
• D) Participants have a difficult time remembering their previous experiences

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Definitions:

Average Variations

The dispersion or spread of data points around a mean value, indicating the degree to which individual measurements differ from the average.

World Regions

Geographical areas distinguished by physical, political, social, or economic criteria.

Cultural Change

The transformation of society or cultural norms over time, which can be driven by various factors including technology, economy, politics, and social movements.

Mutual Constitution

The process by which individuals and societal structures influence and shape each other reciprocally.