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Which of the following is a difference between cross-sectional and longitudinal studies?

A) Unlike cross-sectional studies, longitudinal studies are affected by cohort effects.
B) Cross-sectional studies deal with people of the same age, whereas longitudinal studies deal with people belonging to different age groups.
C) Cross-sectional studies assess people at one point in time, whereas longitudinal studies assess people over a long period of time.
D) Cross-sectional studies assess participants multiple times, whereas longitudinal studies assess participants only once.

Cross-Sectional

This type of study examines data from a population, or a representative subset, at one specific point in time.

Longitudinal Studies

Research methods that involve repeated observations of the same variables or groups over a long period of time, often used to study development or changes.

Cohort Effects

Variations in the characteristics of an area of study (like attitudes, abilities) due to the study subjects having shared a particular experience during a specific time frame.

  • Familiarize yourself with the investigative methods and hurdles in exploring infant perception and growth.
  • Elucidate the role of cohort influences in shaping individual development.
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