cross-sectional research design

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A basic type of research method in which a large cross-section of the population is studied at one specific time and the differences between individual groups within the population compared. It is commonly used by sports scientists to evaluate and compare a given physiological variable or fitness component in individuals already belonging to different groups. Compare longitudinal research design.