Data collected at a single point in time represent a:
A)longitudinal study
B)point study
C)static study
D)cross-sectional study

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Data collected at a single point in time represent a cross-sectional study, which involves the collection of data from a group of individuals at one point in time to examine a specific characteristic or variable of interest. This is in contrast to a longitudinal study, which involves the collection of data over an extended period of time to examine changes in a variable over time. A point study and a static study are not commonly used terms in scientific research.

Data Collected at a Single Point in Time Represent A