One significant limitation of the cross-sectional design is called the "cohort effect." This relates to the fact that
A) experience is confounded with participation in the study.
B) age is confounded with experience.
C) genetics and experience are confounded.
D) reliable statistics cannot be computed for cohort groups.

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The cohort effect refers to the fact that differences observed between groups of different ages in a cross-sectional study cannot be attributed solely to age, as each group may have had different life experiences, cultural influences, or historical events affecting them. Therefore, age is confounded with experience, and it becomes difficult to tease apart the effects of age and other factors.

One Significant Limitation of the Cross-Sectional Design Is Called the "Cohort