A major Midwestern university does annual surveys of its alumni. These surveys are designed to gauge the attitudes that alumni hold about the university, its academic programs, and the major team sports. These surveys have been an annual event for the last two decades and represent which type of study?
A) cohort study
B) panel study
C) trend study
D) cross-sectional study

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A trend study involves collecting data from different samples over time to identify changes or trends in the population's attitudes or behaviors. The university's annual surveys of different alumni groups each year fit this description.

A Major Midwestern University Does Annual Surveys of Its Alumni