A _____ design is a type of correlational study in which variables are measured at a single point in time and then observations from this single measurement are compared.

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A cross-sectional design involves the observation of different groups of individuals at one point in time and comparison of their results. This is different from a longitudinal design, which involves the observation of the same group of individuals over an extended period of time. The other two options, latitudinal and short-term designs, are not standard terms in research methodology.

A _____ Design Is a Type of Correlational Study in Which