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ericka1

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A study that compares cholesterol levels of 10-year-old children and 30-year-old adults would most likely be a(n) _____ study.
 
  A) experimental
  B) cross-sectional
  C) longitudinal
  D) ex post facto

Question 2

Cross-sectional studies
 
  A) follow disease-free participants over a long period of time.
  B) follow participants with a disease over a long period of time.
  C) are also frequently referred to as longitudinal studies.
  D) compare different age groups or developmental periods.



joshraies

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Answer to Question 1

B

Answer to Question 2

D



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