When Data Are Collected at One Point in Time from Different

question 73

Multiple Choice

When data are collected at one point in time from different types of people, this is called a:

• A) Longitudinal study
• B) Prospective study
• C) Panel study
• D) Cross-sectional study

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Definitions:

Transitions

Refers to changes or movements from one state, condition, or phase to another, often marking significant life events or societal shifts.

Post-Structuralism

A philosophical and theoretical movement critiquing structuralism's rigid frameworks and emphasizing the instability of meaning and the complexity of societal structures.

Growing Old

The natural process of aging, characterized by gradual changes in physical, cognitive, and social capabilities over time.

Incurable Disease

A disease that cannot be cured or adequately treated and that is likely to cause the death of the patient or a chronic condition that a patient will have to live with for the rest of their lives.