Online headlines from a major new study report that sexual interest diminishes as people get older. However, as you read the article in more detail, you realize that the study only compared people of different ages. Therefore, this study was _____________ and could not permit conclusions about age changes.

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A cross-sectional study compares different groups of people at a single point in time. Therefore, it cannot draw conclusions about changes over time, and the study's findings on age-related changes cannot be generalized to the same individuals across different points in their lifespan.

Online Headlines from a Major New Study Report That Sexual