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What is a major disadvantage of cross-sectional research?
 
  A) Age-related changes cannot be examined.
  B) Participants often drop out before the study is over.
  C) Factors affecting individual development cannot be explored.
  D) Practice effects often cause biased findings.

Question 2

In a cross-sectional design, researchers study __________.
 
  A) the same group of participants repeatedly at different ages
  B) groups of participants differing in age at the same point in time
  C) groups of participants of the same age in different years
  D) participants of the same age at the same point in time



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Answer to Question 1

Answer: C

Answer to Question 2

Answer: B



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