Which researcher is most likely doing a cross-sectional study?
A)Jim, who is studying several different-aged groups at the same time
B)Joey, who is using several physiological measures in his study
C)Jan, who is doing a correlational study
D)Jody, who is doing an observation of first-graders

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A cross-sectional study involves comparing different groups at a single point in time. Jim is studying different-aged groups at the same time, which is typical of a cross-sectional study. The other options are not necessarily indicative of a cross-sectional study.

Which Researcher Is Most Likely Doing a Cross-Sectional Study