You entered your graduate program last year; nine other students began graduate study at the same time. Your group is best described as
A) a cohort.
B) a target population
C) idiographic.
D) all of the above

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A cohort refers to a group of individuals who share a common experience, such as beginning graduate study at the same time. A target population refers to the specific group of individuals being studied or observed. Idiographic refers to an approach in psychology that focuses on understanding individual experiences and behaviors. Therefore, the best description for the group of students who began graduate study at the same time is a cohort.

You Entered Your Graduate Program Last Year; Nine Other Students