Cross-Sectional Studies Can Be Used to Approximate a Longitudinal Study

question 31

True/False

Cross-sectional studies can be used to approximate a longitudinal study.

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Definitions:

Mortality Rate

The quantification of death rates within a given population, adjusted for its size, over a specific time period.

African Americans

A racial or ethnic group in the United States with ancestry tracing back to Africa, particularly Sub-Saharan Africa.

White Americans

Refers to residents of the United States who identify as white, encompassing a diverse range of backgrounds, including European descent.

Racial Patterning

The distribution or arrangement of racial or ethnic characteristics in a population or social context.