Read the scenario below and answer the question that follows. A researcher wants to compare math performance scores of high school juniors who are located in various urban areas. The researcher will most likely conduct the research by using which descriptive research method?

A cross-sectional study compares different groups at one point in time. Here, the researcher wants to compare math scores among high school juniors living in various urban areas, rather than track the same students over time. Therefore, the best choice is “cross-sectional study.”

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