Why Might a Researcher Choose to Do a Cross-Sectional Study

question 30

Multiple Choice

Why might a researcher choose to do a cross-sectional study instead of a longitudinal study?

• A) to gather their research as quickly as possible
• B) to spend a long time with each participant
• C) to gather as much information over months of repeated interviews
• D) to spend funds budgeted to prevent attrition

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