What Does an Investigator Examine in a Cross-Sectional Design

question 187

Multiple Choice

What does an investigator examine in a cross-sectional design?

• A) different people (of different ages) at one point in time
• B) a single group of people at several points in time
• C) different species of animal
• D) people from different countries or cultures

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Definitions:

Adolescent Depression

A mental health disorder characterized by persistent feelings of sadness, loss, or anger that interfere with a teenager's everyday activities.

Suicidal Thinking

The consideration or ideation of ending one's life, often associated with mental health disorders such as depression.

Suicide Risk

The likelihood that an individual will consider, attempt, or die by suicide, often assessed by mental health professionals to prevent such outcomes.

Applied Behavior Analysis

A scientific discipline concerned with applying techniques based upon the principles of learning to change behavior of social significance.