If a broad spectrum of the population is surveyed at a given time, the study is called:
A) longitudinal
B) inferential
C) descriptive
D) cross sectional

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A cross sectional study surveys a group of individuals at a given time to collect data on a particular variable of interest. It is different from a longitudinal study, which surveys the same group of individuals over a period of time. Inferential statistics involve using data from a sample to make inferences about a larger population, while descriptive statistics involve summarizing and presenting data in a meaningful way.

If a Broad Spectrum of the Population Is Surveyed at a Given