Dr. Loomis' introductory sociology class is composed entirely of first-year students who are 18 years old. Together, these 55 students, and all other 18-year-olds, comprise a(n) ________.

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An age cohort is a group of people born during the same time period who share a common age. In this case, the 55 first-year students and all other 18-year-olds make up an age cohort. The other options (longitudinal sample, adolescent universe, young adult population) do not accurately describe the group in question.

Dr Loomis' Introductory Sociology Class Is Composed Entirely of First-Year