Which of the following would serve as an example of a cross sectional study?
A) Uniform Crime Reports
B) the 2010 U.S. census
C) a single wave of the National Crime Victimization Survey
D) both Uniform Crime Reports and a single wave of the National Crime Victimization Survey

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A cross-sectional study observes a defined population at a single point in time or at a specific period. Both Uniform Crime Reports and a single wave of the National Crime Victimization Survey fit this description as they collect data across a broad population at a specific time, providing a "snapshot" of the situation or phenomena being studied.

Which of the Following Would Serve as an Example of a Cross