Which of the Following Is True of the Cross-Sectional Method

question 12

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is true of the cross-sectional method?

• A) It compares people of different ages with one another.
• B) It studies the same group of people at different times.
• C) It tends to paint too favorable a picture of the effects of aging on intelligence.
• D) It is more appropriate than the longitudinal method for studying intellectual change over the life span.

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Definitions:

High Point

The highest value or peak that an economic indicator or a market index reaches over a specific time period.

Capital Goods

Long-lasting goods used in the production of other goods or services, such as buildings, machinery, and equipment.

Money Supply

This refers to the total amount of monetary assets available in an economy at a specific time.

Inflation Rate

The pace at which prices for goods and services across the board escalate, resulting in the diminishing value of money.