Melanie is conducting a survey for her thesis that examines administrative policies in middle schools that are intended to decrease bullying. After developing her survey and piloting the instrument with a small group, she then administers the instrument to a sample of 2300 middle school administrators. Which of the following survey research designs best describes Melanie's study?
A) Cross-sectional
B) Trend
C) Cohort
D) Panel

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Melanie's study is a cross-sectional design because she is collecting data at a single point in time from different individuals who represent a specific population of middle school administrators.

Melanie Is Conducting a Survey for Her Thesis That Examines