Inherent in the Cross-Sectional Method Is the Possibility That Age

Multiple Choice

Inherent in the cross-sectional method is the possibility that age and cohort will be confounded.In a cohort effect what other variable, other than the age of the subjects, could influence the results?

A) the ethnic background of the subjects
B) an observer bias
C) differences between individuals in the groups in their interpretation of the experiences they have shared
D) differences between groups in the experiences they had during the time period in which they grew up (e.g., 1970s vs.1990s)