Inherent in the cross-sectional method is the possibility that age and cohort will be confounded.In addition to the age of the subjects,what other variable could influence the results?

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Differences between groups in the experiences they had during the time period in which they grew up could influence the results, as this is a key factor in determining cohort effects. Other factors such as ethnic background (A) and observer bias (B) could also potentially influence results, but they are not as directly related to the confounding of age and cohort. Differences between groups in their interpretation of shared experiences (C) could also have an impact, but this is not as relevant to the cross-sectional method itself as it is to the interpretation of results.

Inherent in the Cross-Sectional Method Is the Possibility That Age