A ______ involves the examination of the characteristics of--and possibly differences among--several samples or population measured at one point in time.
A) cross-sectional survey
B) longitudinal survey
C) descriptive survey
D) direct survey

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A cross-sectional survey is specifically designed to compare and analyze different samples or populations during the same period. It focuses on collecting data from a sample of individuals or organizations in order to generalize findings to a larger population. This type of survey is useful in determining differences or similarities among various groups or populations. Longitudinal surveys, on the other hand, involve studying the same group or population over an extended period of time. Descriptive surveys are used to describe certain characteristics or behaviors of a population without making comparisons or examining differences between groups. Direct surveys refer to face-to-face interactions between a surveyor and respondent.

A ______ Involves the Examination of the Characteristics Of--And Possibly