What Is the Difference Between a Cross-Sectional Study and a Longitudinal

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Essay

What is the difference between a cross-sectional study and a longitudinal study? What advantages do longitudinal studies have over cross-sectional studies? What are the limitations of longitudinal studies?

Understand the concept and implications of the "white man's burden" and its role in justifying imperialism.

Examine the effects of American racial attitudes on domestic policies and international relations, including influences on South African apartheid.

Grasp the significance of key historic events and decisions such as Plessy v. Ferguson on segregation and U.S. domestic policy.

Comprehend the dynamics of American politics and social movements at the turn of the 20th century, including differing views on immigration, labor, and racial policies.

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Definitions:

Sea Temperature

The measure of the warmth of the surface of the sea, an important parameter affecting marine life and weather patterns.

Phenotype

The observable physical or biochemical characteristics of an organism, as determined by both genetic makeup and environmental influences.

Gall Flies

Insects that induce the formation of galls (abnormal growths) on plants, which serve as both food source and habitat for the insect's larvae.

Fiddler Crabs

A group of crab species known for their sexually dimorphic claws, where males have one very large claw used for communication and combat.