The people in which of the following groups can be defined as members of the same cohort?
A) women who are pilots
B) men with learning disabilities
C) citizens of the United States
D) current middle school students

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Cohort refers to a group of individuals who share a common characteristic or experience within a specific time period. Current middle school students are all within the same age range and are experiencing the same stage of education during the same time period, therefore they can be defined as members of the same cohort. Option A includes women who share a profession, but their ages and experiences could vary greatly, making it difficult to define them as the same cohort. Option B includes men with a specific learning disability, but again their ages and experiences could vary greatly. Option C includes citizens of a country, but this is too broad of a category and individuals within it could vary greatly in age and experience.

The People in Which of the Following Groups Can Be