Which of the following is true about cohort effects?
A)they are less important if the ages compared are 50, 60, and 70 (as opposed to 5, 6, and 7)
B)they are a version of the general problem of controlling order effects
C)they are more of a problem for longitudinal than for cross-sectional studies
D)they create a potential nonequivalent groups problem

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Cohort effects create a potential nonequivalent groups problem because they refer to differences between groups that arise from the specific experiences or characteristics of the cohorts, rather than the variables being studied.

Which of the Following Is True About Cohort Effects