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QuizMultiple Choice

Descriptive Research

Question 7 • MO-Psychology

Which of the following statements concerning cross-sectional research is false?

Answer
A
Cross-sectional research analyzes the same subjects over a period of time.
B
Cross-sectional research is used to compare variables across groups.
C
Cross-sectional research conducts a particular study only one time.
D
Cross-sectional research is often used in educational or developmental psychology.

Explanation

Cross-sectional research collects information at one point in time, often comparing different groups or variables. Statement A describes following the same subjects over a period of time, which is longitudinal research, not cross-sectional research. Therefore, the false statement is “Cross-sectional research analyzes the same subjects over a period of time.”

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