This Result Was Concluded from Comparisons of Women Born in 1910-1930

question 58

Multiple Choice

This result was concluded from comparisons of women born in 1910-1930 and women born between 1960-1980. Based on this information, the criticism you would be likely to make would be that

• A) this is not a valid result because men were not included.
• B) longitudinal research doesn't work well when looking at IQ data.
• C) cohort effects are likely to account for the differences.
• D) whoever conducted this study doesn't like older women.

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