Which Is a Problem Commonly Associated with Cross-Sectional Research Studies

question 83

Multiple Choice

Which is a problem commonly associated with cross-sectional research studies?

• A) Subjects are likely to drop out before the study is over.
• B) Subjects may become accustomed to the testing procedures being used.
• C) They require a long-term time commitment by both subjects and researchers.
• D) Changes that are the result of growing up in a particular time and place may be mistaken for changes caused by age.

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Definitions:

Feedback Control

A process wherein adjustments are made based on the differences between the actual outcome and the desired performance.

Feedback Control

A process or system that uses feedback to regulate, control, or adjust its actions to achieve desired outcomes.

Preliminary Controls

Early measures or procedures put in place to identify potential risks and prevent future problems, ensuring that organizational objectives are achieved effectively.

Post-action Controls

Mechanisms put in place to evaluate and adjust processes or activities after they have occurred, to ensure objectives are met and to learn from the outcomes.