Which of the Following Is a Problem with Studies That

question 61

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is a problem with studies that follow a single group of older people over time?

• A) Differences between age groups cannot be compared.
• B) A shift in the sex ratio due to the deaths of more men than women.
• C) Differences between individual characteristics (such as ethnicity or social class) cannot be compared.
• D) Lack of randomization invalidates many types of statistical analysis.

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