Identify the type of observational study used. A town obtains current employment data by polling 10,000 of its citizens this month.
A) Prospective
B) Retrospective
C) Cross-sectional
D) None of these

Question

Identify the type of observational study used. A town obtains current employment data by  polling 10,000 of its citizens this month.
A) Prospective
B) Retrospective
C) Cross-sectional
D) None of these

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The study is cross-sectional because it involves collecting data at a single point in time to assess the current employment status of the citizens.

Identify the Type of Observational Study Used