The cross-sectional method of research:
A) studies the same individuals at different points in their lives
B) compares different age groups of people at the same point in time
C) maintains a biographical account of a single individual for a period of years
D) compares data on individuals or groups from two or more societies

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The cross-sectional method of research compares different age groups of people at the same point in time to understand how certain factors vary across age groups without the need for long-term study.

The Cross-Sectional Method of Research