What Is/are the Main Disadvantage(s) of Using a Cross‐sectional Survey

question 9

Multiple Choice

What is/are the main disadvantage(s) of using a cross‐sectional survey to assess the association between marijuana use and schizophrenia? (Select all that apply)

• A)Cross sectional studies are affected by recall bias
• B)Cross sectional studies are not generalisable to clinical populations
• C)It is not possible to determine whether marijuana use preceded the onset of schizophrenia
• D)Having schizophrenia can distort memories, thus leading to recall bias

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