A Weakness of Longitudinal Studies Is That They __________

question 352

Multiple Choice

A weakness of longitudinal studies is that they __________.

• A) take a lengthy amount of time to gather the appropriate data
• B) cannot eliminate sample biases
• C) cannot distinguish age differences from cohort differences
• D) do not distinguish significant from non-significant relationships

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Definitions:

Pleurisy

An inflammation of the pleura, the two layers of membranes surrounding the lungs and lining the chest cavity.

Alveoli

Tiny air sacs in the lungs where the exchange of oxygen and carbon dioxide takes place, crucial for breathing.

Bronchioles

Small airways in the lungs that lead from the bronchi to the alveolar sacs, responsible for carrying air in and out of the lungs during respiration.

Intubation

The procedure of inserting a tube into the body, typically into the trachea for ventilation purposes.