Which of the Following Describes a Risk Associated with Cross-Sectional

question 61

Multiple Choice

Which of the following describes a risk associated with cross-sectional research on IQ?

• A)In a cross-sectional study that compares IQ scores,the difference in IQ scores of 25-year-olds and 45-year-olds is due to differences in educational attainment.
• B)In a cross-sectional study that compares IQ scores,the difference in IQ scores of 25-year-olds and 45-year-olds is due to the 45-year-olds having taken the same test at several points in time.
• C)In a cross-sectional study,the participants may move or die before the study has been completed.
• D)In a cross-sectional study,the researchers incur significant expenditure of time as he or she waits for the participants to get older.

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Definitions:

Tobacco Use

The act of consuming tobacco products, including smoking cigarettes, cigars, or using smokeless tobacco, often leading to addiction and health complications.

Binge-drinking Rate

The proportion of individuals in a population who consume an excessive amount of alcohol in a short period of time.

Motor Coordination

Involves the ability to execute smooth, precise, and controlled physical movements, integrating the actions of muscles and limbs.

Memory

The faculty by which the mind stores and remembers information, enabling learning and consciousness.