Data collected from approximately the same period of time from a cross-section of a population are called:
A) time series data
B) linear data
C) cross-sectional data
D) historical data

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Cross-sectional data are collected from different individuals or units within a population during the same time period, allowing researchers to compare and analyze data across different groups. Time series data, on the other hand, track changes within a single group or individual over time. Linear data and historical data are not relevant terms in this context.

Data Collected from Approximately the Same Period of Time from a Cross-Section