Which of the Following Is a Main Disadvantage of the Cross-Sectional

question 204

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is a main disadvantage of the cross-sectional design?

• A) Individuals of different ages are being compared to one another.
• B) It is relatively expensive.
• C) It takes a longer amount of time than a longitudinal study.
• D) Participants may drop out due to moving, loss of interest, or death.

Recognize the impact of conformity and ostracism on group dynamics.

Differentiate between the broader influence of norms versus the specific focus of roles.

Describe the stages of group development and the types of conflict present in each stage.

Understand the enforcement of norms and its reasons within groups.

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Definitions:

Chance Differences

Refers to variations in data that result from random factors or fluctuations, as opposed to differences caused by specific variables.

Sampling Distribution

Theoretical distribution of the frequency of all possible outcomes of a study conducted with a given sample size.

Null Hypothesis

The null hypothesis is a statistical hypothesis that assumes no significant difference or effect exists between specified populations, conditions, or variables.

Error Variance

The variability in a set of scores that is not explained by the variables studied, often considered as 'noise' in data.