Which of the Following Statement in Regards to Cross-Sectional Data

question 6

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statement in regards to cross-sectional data and longitudinal data is correct?

• A) Both cross sectional and longitudinal data can provide repeated estimates over time.
• B) Longitudinal data compare different individuals at one point in time.
• C) Cross-sectional estimates compare different individuals at one point in time.
• D) Longitudinal data do not provide a way of removing the effects of person-specific characteristics.
• E) Cross-sectional estimates compare different individuals over time.

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Definitions:

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BMI

Body Mass Index, a measure calculated from a person's weight and height as an indicator of body fat and general health.

97th Percentile

A statistical measurement indicating that an individual's score surpasses 97% of the population in a given dataset.

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