Some cross-sectional studies do not use age groups. Instead, they use stages in life. Which cross-sectional study would be the most suitable using stages in life?

a. comparing young couples without children to couples who have already had their first child to see the effects of parenthood on marriage
b. comparing answers to survey questions from men and women aged 35–44 years old
c. comparing a freshman and senior high school student grade point average and athletic ability
d. comparing twins' personality inventories every five years

a

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