What Type of Descriptive Research Study Measures Units from a Sample

question 59

Multiple Choice

What type of descriptive research study measures units from a sample of the population at only one point in time?

• A)sample surveys
• B)cross-sectional studies
• C)longitudinal studies
• D)population research
• E)Both B and C are correct.

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Definitions:

Nominal

Pertaining to data that consists of names, labels, or categories without any inherent order or ranking.

Dependent Variable

The outcome factor whose variation is being studied in relation to changes in independent variables within experimental or observational research.

Level of Promiscuity

A measure or assessment of an individual's or population's engagement in varying degrees of casual sexual activity.

Ordinal

Pertaining to data types or variables that represent categories with a meaningful order but no consistent difference between adjacent categories.