Cross-Sectional Surveys Differ from Longitudinal Surveys in That Cross-Sectional Surveys

question 49

Multiple Choice

Cross-sectional surveys differ from longitudinal surveys in that cross-sectional surveys:

• A)enable a researcher to make observations over some extended period of time.
• B)are administered at one point in time.
• C)are most likely to be used by covert researchers.
• D)are most likely to be used by overt researchers.
• E)are most likely to be used by converts rather than martians.

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