Cross-sectional surveys differ from longitudinal surveys in that cross-sectional surveys:
A)enable a researcher to make observations over some extended period of time.
B)are administered at one point in time.
C)are most likely to be used by covert researchers.
D)are most likely to be used by overt researchers.
E)are most likely to be used by converts rather than martians.

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Cross-sectional surveys are administered at one point in time and seek to collect data from a representative sample of the population of interest. In contrast, longitudinal surveys involve collecting data from the same individuals over an extended period of time.

Cross-Sectional Surveys Differ from Longitudinal Surveys in That Cross-Sectional Surveys