What Is the Main Problem with a Cross-Sectional Method of Analysis

question 69

Multiple Choice

What is the main problem with a cross-sectional method of analysis in investigating aging?

• A) It is very expensive.
• B) It requires a long period of time to show significant results.
• C) It confuses cohort effects with age changes.
• D) It cannot distinguish between cohort effects and environmental effects.

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