What are the different ways that a researcher could approximate a longitudinal study using cross-sectional data? Discuss the strengths and limitations of each approach discussed

What will be an ideal response?


Essays should discuss three strategies: making inferences from data when time order is clear, examining age differences to draw inferences about changes over time, and asking people to recall their pasts. See page 41 for a discussion of these three strategies.

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Mario is deeply committed to the beliefs of his Puerto Rican American culture; he follows cultural customs and embraces artifacts. This commitment represents Mario's __________.

A. ethnocentrism B. stereotype C. ethnic identity D. social-psychological context

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In the 2010 case of Christian Legal Society v. Martinez, the Supreme Court said that a public law school could deny a religious student organization official campus status because:

a) the organization refused to admit black students; b) the organization only focused on male students; c) the organization’s bylaws discriminated based on religion/sexual orientation; d) the organization’s bylaws were content-based; e) the organization engaged in prior restraint.

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Steven is anxious to get through his speech as fast as he can. As a result, he speaks so rapidly no

one can understand a word he says. Which vocal quality does Steven need to work on to improve his delivery skills? A) rate B) pitch C) articulation D) volume

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Media portrayals cultivate unrealistic views of relationships

Indicate whether the statement is true or false

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