METHODS OF DATA COLLECTION
CONCEPT OF SAMPLING AND OTHER CONCEPTS RELATED TO SAMPLING
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longitudinal study
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cross-sectional study
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Either A or B
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None of the above
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Detailed explanation-1: -a sampling method in which scores are obtained at a single point in time. For example, cross-sectional sampling may involve collecting data from individuals of various ages or developmental levels so as to study behavioral or other differences among them.
Detailed explanation-2: -They are often used to measure the prevalence of health outcomes, understand determinants of health, and describe features of a population. Unlike other types of observational studies, cross-sectional studies do not follow individuals up over time. They are usually inexpensive and easy to conduct.
Detailed explanation-3: -An analytical cross-sectional study is a type of quantitative, non-experimental research design. These studies seek to “gather data from a group of subjects at only one point in time” (Schmidt & Brown, 2019, p. 206).