One advantage of a cross-sectional design for studying age differences is that it

A) ensures that the people studied at each age have the same abilities.
B) is not affected by differences among cohorts.
C) can be completed in a short period of time.
D) is automatically double blind.

Cross-sectional Design

A research methodology that examines a population, or a representative subset, at a single point in time to make inferences about the population at that time point.

Age Differences

Variations in behaviors, abilities, experiences, or preferences that occur due to differences in individuals' ages.

Short Period

Refers to a brief duration of time, typically used in various contexts to indicate a limited time frame.