During One Day Researchers Counted the Number of Out-Of-State Cars

question 69

Multiple Choice

During one day researchers counted the number of out-of-state cars parked in an outlet mall parking lot at 10 a.m.and 4 p.m.The gathering of this quantitative data is an example of descriptive research using ________.

• A)a hierarchical format
• B)a cross-sectional design
• C)latitudinal tracking
• D)a longitudinal design
• E)ethnography

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