A researcher collecting data from households across the country at the same time is conducting a(n) _____ study.
A) spanning
B) longitudinal
C) cross-sectional
D) linked

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A cross-sectional study collects data at a single point in time from different groups or populations, whereas a longitudinal study follows a group or population over a period of time. A spanning study is not a recognized type of study, and a linked study typically involves linking different sources of data rather than collecting data from households.

A Researcher Collecting Data from Households Across the Country at the Same