cross-sectional

Meanings

• Noun, Verb

  The act or process of cutting through something in a way that reveals its internal structure.

  - "A cross-sectional view of a tree reveals its growth rings."
  - "The doctor took a cross-sectional image of the patient's knee using an MRI."

• Adjective

  Relating to or involving the measurement of a population or group at multiple points in time.

  - "Cross-sectional surveys are used to gather data on a representative sample."
  - "Cross-sectional analysis of employment data shows trends over time."

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Variants

List of all variants of cross-sectional that leads to same result
cross section , cross sections , cross-section , cross-sectional , cross-sectioned , cross-sectioning , cross-sections

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Etymology

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The term 'cross-sectional' comes from the idea of cutting through something (a 'section') in a way that reveals its internal structure (a 'cross')

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Trivia

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1. The term 'cross-sectional' was first used in the context of geology in the 1800s.

2. Cross-sectional analysis can help identify correlations between variables that may not be apparent from longitudinal analysis alone.

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Related Concepts

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1. Longitudinal study: A research design in which data is collected from the same individuals or groups over an extended period of time.

2. Transverse section: A cut made perpendicular to the long axis of an object.

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Culture

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Cross-sectional analysis is a common method used in various fields such as sociology, economics, and public health to gain insights into populations and trends.

How to Memorize "cross-sectional"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a slice being taken through an object, revealing its internal structure.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word with the idea of cutting through something to reveal its inner workings.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the acronym 'CUT' to remember the definition: Cross-sectional - Understanding The internal structure.

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