Cross-sectional designs are more likely to be affected by ______ as a source of bias than are longitudinal designs.

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Cohort/generation effects occur when individuals from different generations may have unique experiences or characteristics that influence their responses in a study. Cross-sectional designs, which compare groups at a single point in time, are more likely to be affected by this type of bias than longitudinal designs, which follow the same individuals over time.

Cross-Sectional Designs Are More Likely to Be Affected by ______