A Cross-Sectional Study

question 42

Multiple Choice

A cross-sectional study

• A) is one that tests an entire population.
• B) involves collecting successive independent samples.
• C) involves collecting data only once.
• D) is rarely used in survey research.

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Definitions:

Voluntary Function

Actions or processes in the body controlled by an individual's conscious decision.

Paralysis

The loss of the ability to move one or more muscles, often as a result of injury or disease affecting the nervous system.

Temporary

Describing a situation, role, or condition that is not permanent and is intended to last for only a limited period of time.

Positive Diagnosis

The conclusive identification of a disease or condition based on the presence of specific symptoms, signs, or test results.