Summarize the Nature of the Cross-Sectional Study Design, Including One

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Essay

Summarize the nature of the cross-sectional study design, including one major advantage and disadvantage of using a survey to implement this research design.

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Definitions:

Higher Temperatures

Elevated levels of heat or thermal energy in an environment or system, often causing changes in physical states or biological reactions.

Ocean Currents

Mass movements of surface ocean water produced by winds blowing over the ocean.

Threatened Species

Species that are at risk of becoming endangered in the near future throughout all or a significant portion of their habitat.

In Situ Conservation

The protection of genetic material, species, or ecosystems in their natural environment.