Which of the Following Is a Problem with Cross-Sectional Research

question 193

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is a problem with cross-sectional research?

• A)Participants tend to drop out of the study.
• B)It tends to be more expensive to conduct than longitudinal research.
• C)It tends to be more time-consuming than longitudinal research.
• D)It yields a correlation,which may be difficult to interpret.

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Definitions:

Sleeping Aggregations

The behavior of certain species to cluster together when resting or sleeping, often for warmth, protection, or social reasons.

Optimal Foraging Hypothesis

A theory suggesting that animals maximize their net energy intake per unit of time spent foraging.

Hummingbird

A small bird known for its ability to hover in mid-air thanks to rapid wing flapping, feeding primarily on nectar and playing a role in pollination.

Nectar

A sweet liquid produced by plants, which serves as a food source for pollinators such as bees and butterflies.