A major mid-western university does annual surveys of its alumni. These surveys are designed to gauge the attitudes that alumni hold about the university, its academic programs, and the major team sports. These surveys have been an annual event for the last two decades and represent which type of study?

a. cohort study
b. panel study
c. trend study
d. cross-sectional study


Answer: c. trend study

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