Which of the Following Statements About Cross-Sectional Analysis Is FALSE

question 11

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements about cross-sectional analysis is FALSE?

• A) Cross-sectional designs are the best-known descriptive designs.
• B) A quota sample can be used with a cross-sectional design.
• C) Cross-sectional studies provide a snapshot of the variables of interest at a single point in time.
• D) The sample of elements is typically selected to be representative of some known population.
• E) All of the above statements about cross-sectional analysis are true.

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