Identify a True Statement About Cross-Sectional Studies

question 56

Multiple Choice

Identify a true statement about cross-sectional studies.

• A)They fail to explain the differences in characteristics of a group that stem from the time period in which the group was born.
• B)They fail to demonstrate age differences of a population.
• C)They fail to explain the differences in characteristics of a group that stem from their ages.
• D)They are time-consuming as participants are assessed multiple times over a long period of time.

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Definitions:

Qualitative Change

Transformation that involves a fundamental difference in nature or character, not merely in amount or volume.

Sucking, Swallowing, and Breathing

Fundamental activities crucial for newborn survival, involving reflexes necessary for feeding and respiration.

Psychological Functioning

An individual's mental processes and behaviors in relation to their emotional, cognitive, and social wellbeing.