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cross-sectional study |
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cross-sectional study, n the scientific method for the analysis of data gathered from two or more samples at one point in time. cross-sectional study a study in which a statistically significant sample of a population is used to estimate the relationship between an outcome of interest and population variables as they exist at one particular time. Since both the outcome and the variables are measured at the one time these studies are not strong at showing cause-effect relationships. 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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This community-based cross-sectional study was undertaken in Cascavel Municipality, a typical semirural municipality [approximately equal to] 70 km south of Fortaleza, the capital of Ceara State in northeastern Brazil. Fruit and vegetable intakes and bone mineral status: a cross-sectional study in 5 age and sex cohorts. Social acceptability of treatments for adolescent idiopathic scoliosis: a cross-sectional study. |
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