What Is a Major Disadvantage of Cross-Sectional Research

question 80

Multiple Choice

What is a major disadvantage of cross-sectional research?

• A) Age-related changes cannot be examined.
• B) Participants often drop out before the study is over.
• C) Factors affecting individual development cannot be explored.
• D) Practice effects often cause biased findings.

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Definitions:

Potential Energy

The energy held by an object because of its position relative to other objects, stresses within itself, its electric charge, or other factors.

Citric Acid Cycle

A sequence of biochemical processes that aerobic life forms use to liberate energy stored by oxidizing acetyl-CoA, obtained from carbs, fats, and proteins.

Glucose Molecule

A simple sugar that is an important energy source in living organisms and a component of many carbohydrates.

Oxidize Glucose

The process of glucose reacting with oxygen to produce energy, carbon dioxide, and water, primarily through cellular respiration.