- cross-sectional
- adjective see cross section
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cross-sectional
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cross-sectional analysis — cross sectional analysis, cross sectional data Statistical analysis which provides information on the characteristics of, and statistical relationships between, individual units of study at a specified moment in time (the moment of data… … Dictionary of sociology
cross-sectional data — cross sectional analysis, cross sectional data Statistical analysis which provides information on the characteristics of, and statistical relationships between, individual units of study at a specified moment in time (the moment of data… … Dictionary of sociology
Cross-sectional regression — A Cross sectional regression is a type of regression model in which the explained and explanatory variables are associated with one period or point in time. This is in contrast to a time series regression or longitudinal regression in which the… … Wikipedia
cross-sectional area — skerspjūvio plotas statusas T sritis fizika atitikmenys: angl. cross sectional area; sectional area vok. Querschnitsfläche, f rus. площадь поперечного сечения, f pranc. aire de la section, f; aire de la section transversale, f … Fizikos terminų žodynas
Cross-sectional study — A study done at one time, not over the course of time. A cross sectional study might be of a disease such as AIDS at one point in time to learn its prevalence and distribution within the population. Also known as a synchronic study. * * * the… … Medical dictionary
Cross-Sectional Analysis — A type of analysis an investor, analyst or portfolio manager may conduct on a company in relation to that company s industry or industry peers. The analysis compares one company against the industry it operates within, or directly against certain … Investment dictionary
