QUESTION: As Cat analyzes her thesis data, she is careful to account for cohort effects. This
means Cat understands that:
TARGET OBJECTIVE(S):
1. Critical thinking: Students must apply their understanding of cohort effects as discussed in
the lecture to evaluate Cat's approach to data analysis in her thesis research.
2. Empirical skills: Students must analyze the given information about Cat's research process,
recall the concept of cohort effects and its importance in developmental research as
explained in the lecture, and draw a meaningful conclusion about what Cat's consideration
of cohort effects implies for her understanding of research methodology.
3. Communication: Students must interpret the scenario and articulate their understanding
of cohort effects in the context of developmental research, demonstrating their ability to
express complex ideas concisely and accurately.
historical context is an important source of influence on the developing child.
Oa control group must be established.
Ochildren may behave differently if they know they are being observed.
individual differences will always be present, so we control for them statistically.