Dr Allen Used a Cross-Sequential Design to Study Changes in Eating

question 8

Multiple Choice

Dr. Allen used a cross-sequential design to study changes in eating habits with age. When he attempted to publish his results, several reviewers identified a major confound in his study that occurred between which of the following?

• A) age and time of measurement
• B) time of measurement and cohort
• C) cohort and eating habits
• D) eating habits and age

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