The main benefit of cross-sectional survey designs is that they are
A) more generalizable than longitudinal designs.
B) more reliable than longitudinal designs
C) more convenient than longitudinal designs.
D) more valid than longitudinal designs.

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Cross-sectional survey designs are more convenient than longitudinal designs as they can be completed quickly, do not require follow-up, and are therefore less expensive. However, they are not necessarily more generalizable, reliable or valid than longitudinal designs.

The Main Benefit of Cross-Sectional Survey Designs Is That They