What are the relative advantages and disadvantages of longitudinal versus cross-sectional designs?

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The relative advantages and disadvantages of longitudinal and cross-sectional design are shown in Table 3.4 in the text. A major advantage of longitudinal design over cross-sectional design is the ability to detect change as a result of repeated measurement of the same variables on the same sample.

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A. Sender's selection of the appropriate communication medium B. Position occupied by the sender C. Location of the communication encounter or message receipt D. Listening skill level of the receiver

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The Framework Agreement covers all trade in services in any sector except those ________

A. delivered in businesses involving international trade B. supplied in the exercise of governmental functions C. rendered in any bank related transactions D. provided by private businesses within a country

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a Adopting international standards b Using a balance sheet c Measuring actual performance d Taking corrective action

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