Despite Its Weaknesses, the Cross-Sectional Design Remains Popular with Researchers

question 36

Multiple Choice

Despite its weaknesses, the cross-sectional design remains popular with researchers because it

• A)is quickly and easily applied.
• B)reveals details about individual development while the child matures.
• C)requires patience while data are collected for years.
• D)gives clearly interpretable results when cohort effects are especially strong.

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Definitions:

Lorenz Curve

An illustrated chart that maps out the distribution of wealth or income among individuals in a society, revealing disparities.

Income Inequality

The unequal distribution of income among members of a society.

Gini Ratio

An assessment of the variation in income levels within a population, where 0 reflects equality in earnings and 1 reflects the highest possible inequality.

Income Inequality

The uneven distribution of income across various participants in an economy.