Data from the General Social Survey Reveals That as Americans

question 34

Multiple Choice

Data from the General Social Survey reveals that as Americans grow older,they profess to be more religious.This is an example of a(n) ________ effect.

• A)age
• B)cross-sectional
• C)panel
• D)period

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