Asked by Michael Russ II on May 06, 2024
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An investigator who uses a cross-sectional design
A) compares people from different cultures.
B) examines a single group of people at several times as they grow.
C) examines different groups of people at the same time.
D) compares humans to other animal species.
Cross-Sectional Design
A type of observational study that analyzes data from a population, or a representative subset, at a specific point in time.
- Identify the significance of correlational studies in revealing relationships between birth weight and subsequent cognitive and academic achievements.
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sania aishaMay 08, 2024
Final Answer :
C
Explanation :
A cross-sectional design examines different groups of people at the same time, allowing for comparisons to be made between them. Option A involves a study of people from different cultures, while option B involves examining people at different points in time. Option D involves comparing humans to other animal species, which is not related to the design of the study.
Learning Objectives
- Identify the significance of correlational studies in revealing relationships between birth weight and subsequent cognitive and academic achievements.