Distinguish Between Time Series Data and Cross-Sectional Data

question 12

Multiple Choice

Distinguish between time series data and cross-sectional data.

• A)time series data and cross-sectional are essentially the same.
• B)time series data are collected at or represent the same point in time.
• C)cross-sectional data are collected over time or represent values in two or more time periods.
• D)time series data are collected over time or represent values in two or more time periods.
• E)a and c

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