Which of the following is an example of cross-sectional data?
A) GDP of the United States from 1990-2010
B) Daily price of DuPont stock during the first quarter
C) Quarterly housing starts collected over the last 60 years
D) Results of market research testing consumer preferences for soda

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Cross-sectional data refers to data collected at a specific point in time, and option D is the only choice that fits this definition. The other options involve data collected over a period of time (A and C) or over a specific duration (B).

Which of the Following Is an Example of Cross-Sectional Data