One Significant Limitation of the Cross-Sectional Design Is Called the "Cohort

question 49

Multiple Choice

One significant limitation of the cross-sectional design is called the "cohort effect." This relates to the fact that

• A)experience is confounded with participation in the study.
• B)age and experience are confounded.
• C)genetics and experience are confounded.
• D)reliable statistics cannot be computed for cohort groups.

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Definitions:

Left Temporal

Refers to the left temporal lobe of the brain, involved in processing auditory information and language.

Lesion

Any abnormal damage or change in the tissue of an organism, often caused by disease or trauma.

Anatomical Asymmetry

The presence of structure differences in size, shape, or position between the left and right sides of the body.

Broca's Area

Broca's area is a region in the frontal lobe of the dominant hemisphere (usually the left) of the brain with functions linked to speech production and language processing.