Which of the Following Is a Difference Between Cross-Sectional and Longitudinal

question 161

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is a difference between cross-sectional and longitudinal studies?

• A)Unlike cross-sectional studies, longitudinal studies are affected by the cohort effects problem.
• B)Cross-sectional studies deal with people of the same age, whereas longitudinal studies deal with a people belonging to different age groups.
• C)Cross-sectional studies assess people at one point in time, whereas longitudinal studies assess people over a long period of time.
• D)Cross-sectional studies assess participants multiple times, whereas longitudinal studies assess participants only once.

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Definitions:

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Popular Children

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