Which of the Following Best Explains Why Early Cross-Sectional Research

question 52

Multiple Choice

Which of the following best explains why early cross-sectional research found that intelligence declines with age?

• A) Cross-sectional studies compare groups of people over an extended period of time.
• B) Early cross-sectional studies were limited because a large number of participants withdrew from the studies.
• C) Cross-sectional studies compare groups of people who are the same age.
• D) Early cross-sectional studies compared people of different eras who had varying levels of education and different family experiences.

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Definitions:

Cash Outflow

A decrease in cash is called a cash outflow or a use of cash. When listing a total for a major section of the statement of cash flows, if cash has decreased, the figure is often described as “cash used” in operating activities (or in investing activities or financing activities).

Equity Securities

Financial assets representing ownership interest in an entity, such as stocks.

Statement of Cash Flows

A report detailing how alterations in balance sheet items and revenues influence the cash and cash equivalents, segmented into operations, investments, and funding activities.

Accounting Period

The period of time for which an income statement is prepared.