Which of the Following Is the Best Example of a Longitudinal

question 62

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is the best example of a longitudinal research study?

• A) Dr. Ngo studied four groups of children aged six, eight, ten, and twelve to determine how therapy helps children cope with their parents' divorce.
• B) To determine how alcohol affects retention of information, researchers monitored subjects' ingestion of alcohol while the subjects were learning to play a complicated game.
• C) Dr. Cisneros initially studied a group of recently-divorced 40-year-olds to evaluate their communication skills and continued to study their interpersonal relationships for 30 years.
• D) In December 2004, researchers surveyed shoppers at local malls to assess peoples' attitudes about retirement and their plans for post-retirement activities.

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Definitions:

Actual Output

The real, measurable production achieved by a company, device, or process, as opposed to projected or theoretical capacities.

Scheduling Customers

Scheduling customers involves allocating specific times and resources for serving customers in various contexts, such as appointments or deliveries, to enhance efficiency and customer satisfaction.

Workforce

The group of individuals who are currently employed or are available for employment, including both full-time and part-time workers.

Capacity Decision

Choices made by a company regarding the amount of resources it will commit to meet demand for its products or services.