One Reason That Cross-Sectional Studies Are More Common Than Longitudinal

question 37

Multiple Choice

One reason that cross-sectional studies are more common than longitudinal studies is the fact that

• A) cross-sectional studies involve large numbers of subjects.
• B) longitudinal studies involve very sophisticated statistical procedures.
• C) cross-sectional studies take many years to complete.
• D) longitudinal studies take many years to complete.

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Definitions:

Subjective Social Meanings

The perceptions and interpretations that individuals or groups ascribe to social phenomena, which are influenced by their cultural, historical, and personal contexts.

Ideology

A collection of beliefs and values, particularly one that underpins theories and policies in the economic or political realm.

Systems Of Domination

the complex and interconnected societal structures and mechanisms that perpetuate inequality and maintain power dynamics favoring dominant groups over marginalized ones.

Inequality

Refers to the uneven distribution of resources, opportunities, and rights among different social groups, often resulting in social stratification and differing levels of access to wealth, power, and status.