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cross-sectional study |
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cross-sectional study [¦krȯs ¦sek·shən·əl ′stəd·ē] (psychology) The study of groups of individuals differing on the basis of specified criteria (for example, age) at the same point in time. How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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| Because of the cross-sectional design, causal and temporal relationships are difficult to establish. The cross-sectional design of this study does not allow us to draw causal inferences. Some limitations of cross-sectional designs include survivor effects for severe cases of cardiovascular disease, potential changes in biomarker levels associated with disease development or with cardiovascular medications, and changes in exposure patterns associated with the development of disease. |
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