Dr. Williams conducted a survey in the mall, measuring the shopping habits of people ages 15, 25, 35, 45, and 55, with 10 people in each group. Which of the following best describes her study? an experiment a cross-sectional study a case study a longitudinal study a double-blind study

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Oswaldo Fitzpatrick

23 June, 04:44

Dr. Williams conducted a survey in the mall, measuring the shopping habits of people ages 15, 25, 35, 45, and 55, with 10 people in each group. Which of the following best describes her study? an experiment a cross-sectional study a case study a longitudinal study a double-blind study

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Reginald Potter · Answer 1

A cross-sectional study

Explanation:

The best fit would be cross-sectional study, for one because it is observational, meaning there is no manipulation of variables like you would find in an experiment. Secondly, it is comparing populations within different groups, in this case age groups. Although, this can also be done through a longitudinal study, but as the name suggests, it is longitudinal so it is done over longer periods of time.