Author Question: Which of the following represents a true distinction between cross-sectional and longitudinal ... (Read 88 times)

dakota nelson · **on:** Jun 18, 2018

Which of the following represents a true distinction between cross-sectional and longitudinal designs?

a) Cross-sectional designs can be used to compare differences across cohorts, while longitudinal designs can be used to compare differences within cohorts.
b) Cross-sectional designs are sensitive to changes in methodology, while longitudinal designs are relatively impervious to changes in methodology.
c) Cross-sectional designs study the same individuals multiple times, while longitudinal designs study different individuals each time.
d) Cross-sectional designs are prone to practice effects, while longitudinal designs are not subject to practice effects.

Question 2

The belief that an individual's character can be judged by their facial appearance is known as

a) physiognomy.
b) phrenology.
c) psychography.
d) craniology.