Which of the Following Is the Best Example of a Cross-Sectional

question 27

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is the best example of a cross-sectional research study?

• A) Each year the five-year-olds of Ontario are given number and letter proficiency exams before they begin kindergarten.
• B) Dr. Sanchez assessed the eye-hand coordination of the second, fourth, and sixth graders of Maple Leaf Elementary School in December 2001, 2003, 2005, and 2007.
• C) A number of graduate students studied the playground interactions of two classes of fourth graders by secretly videotaping the playground activities from the third-floor window of an adjacent building.
• D) Dr. Huang assessed the eye-hand coordination of the second, fourth, and sixth graders of Maple Leaf Elementary School in September 2001.

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Definitions:

Family Therapy

A type of psychotherapy that involves treating a family unit as a whole, aiming to heal interpersonal issues and improve communication among family members.

Interpersonal Therapy

A form of psychotherapy that focuses on improving interpersonal relationships and communication patterns to alleviate mental health issues.

CBT

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, a psychotherapeutic treatment that helps patients understand the thoughts and feelings that influence behaviors.

Treatment Conclusion

The phase in therapeutic or medical treatment when treatment goals have been achieved or the treatment is deemed no longer beneficial.