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In scientific research, what is the difference between a cross-sectional design and a longitudinal design?
 
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Recent research has provided evidence that HIV can be transmitted by casual contact.
 
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Answer to Question 1

Cross-sectional designs take a sample and gather data at a single time point, while a longitudinal design follows a sample over a period of time.

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