Deck 9: Cross-Sectional Studies

Question 1

Cross-sectional studies measure the prevalence of various exposure histories, disease states, and demographic characteristics in one well-defined population at one point in time.

Answer 1

True

Question 2

Cross-sectional surveys are used to establish baseline data prior to the initiation of longitudinal studies.

Answer 2

True

Question 3

What commonly used type of cross-sectional study asks participants about their knowledge, attitudes, beliefs, perceptions, practices, and behaviors?

A) KAP survey
B) Repeated cross-sectional survey
C) Longitudinal cohort survey
D) Meta-analytical survey

Answer 3

A

Question 4

What type of study method is used for many of the largest studies conducted by the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention?

A) KAP survey
B) Repeated cross-sectional survey
C) Longitudinal cohort survey
D) Meta-analytical survey

Question 5

Which of the following would be the first step in conducting a cross-sectional study?

A) Define a source population
B) Develop a strategy for recruiting a representative sample
C) Decide on methods to be used for data collection
D) Describe the exposure and/or disease status in a population