A Problem with a Longitudinal Design Is That the Results

question 6

Multiple Choice

A problem with a longitudinal design is that the results may be distorted by ____.

• A) cohort effects
• B) participant attrition
• C) differential history effects
• D) assignment bias

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Definitions:

Sarcomeres

The functional units of muscle fibers, responsible for muscle contraction.

Skeletal Muscle Cells

Long, cylindrical cells that make up skeletal muscles, which are responsible for voluntary movements of the body.

Homeostasis

The biological process by which organisms maintain a stable internal environment despite changes in the external environment.

Metabolic Rate

The rate at which the body uses energy to support its basic functions and activities.