Discuss the challenge presented to cross-sectional research by the cohort effect.
What will be an ideal response?
Answers will vary. A major challenge to cross-sectional research is the cohort effect. A cohort is a group of people born at about the same time. As a result, they experience cultural and other events unique to their age group. In other words, children and adults of different ages are not likely to have shared similar cultural backgrounds.
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