Cohorts are useful for understanding all of the following except
A) the number of people in the population of different ages at different times.
B) how many high schools and universities will be needed at some time in the future.
C) whether the Social Security system will continue to have sufficient funds.
D) whether past educational practices prepare people for the future.

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Cohorts are groups of people who share a common characteristic or experience within a defined period. While they are useful for demographic studies, predicting infrastructure needs, and assessing social security sustainability, they do not directly evaluate the effectiveness of past educational practices in preparing people for the future. This would require a more detailed analysis of educational outcomes and job market demands over time.

Cohorts Are Useful for Understanding All of the Following Except