A Researcher Who Selects a Sample of People of Varying

question 216

Multiple Choice

A researcher who selects a sample of people of varying ages and studies them at one point in time is by definition,using a ______ design.

• A)cohort design
• B)longitudinal design
• C)lifespan design
• D)cross-sectional design

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Definitions:

Dating Frequency

A term that refers to how often a person goes on dates or engages in romantic outings with potential partners.

Physical Attractiveness

How much a person's physical attributes are viewed as beautiful or aesthetically pleasing by others.

Causal Influence

Refers to how one variable directly affects another in a cause-and-effect relationship.

Reading Ability

Reading ability refers to the capacity to understand, interpret, and derive meaning from written symbols and texts.