Six months after a devastating earthquake, a researcher goes back and examines archival data (sales records, etc.) that indicate how prepared residents in the area were for a disaster before the earthquake hit unexpectedly. The researcher then gathers data on how prepared residents are for a disaster six months later and compares the scores. This study is an example of a(n) ____.
A) time-series
B) interrupted time-series
C) longitudinal
D) cross-sectional

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This study is an example of an interrupted time-series because the researcher is comparing data before and after an event (the earthquake).

Six Months After a Devastating Earthquake, a Researcher Goes Back