Cross-Sectional Problem- Example Online Headlines from a Major New Study

question 27

Multiple Choice

Cross-sectional problem- example Online headlines from a major new study report that sexual interest diminishes as people get older.However,as you read the article in more detail,you realize that the study only compared people of different ages.Therefore,this study was _____________ and could not permit conclusions about age changes.

• A)cross-sectional
• B)prospective
• C)cross-sequential
• D)observational.

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