Which of the Following Is NOT a Characteristic of a Cross-Sectional

question 25

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of a cross-sectional study?

• A)It is conducted at only one point in time.
• B)It can be exploratory, descriptive, or explanatory.
• C)It concentrates on the changes that take place among a specific sample over a period of time.
• D)It provides a means for studying a large population at the same point in time.
• E)All of these choices are characteristics of the cross-sectional study.

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Definitions:

Interest Rate

The proportion of a loan that is charged as interest to the borrower, typically expressed as an annual percentage of the loan balance.

Non-Interest Bearing

refers to financial instruments or accounts that do not earn or involve the payment of interest, such as certain loans or bonds.

Notes Receivable

Financial assets representing amounts owed to the holder by others, typically arising from selling goods or services on credit.

Long-Term Credit Sales

Sales made on credit with repayment terms extending beyond the standard period, typically over a year or more.