Nicole investigated the 2002 General Social Survey to determine the effect of educational attainment on one's self-reported happiness. This is an example of:
A) Cross-sectional design
B) Repeated cross-sectional design
C) Trend design
D) Panel design
E) Cohort design

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Nicole's investigation using data from a single point in time (the 2002 General Social Survey) to examine the relationship between education and happiness is an example of a cross-sectional design. This design captures a snapshot of a population at a specific moment, allowing for the analysis of various characteristics and their interrelations.

Nicole Investigated the 2002 General Social Survey to Determine the Effect