Which one of the following survey types is best suited to assessing causal relationships?

A) trend
B) panel
C) cross-lagged
D) cohort

Causal Relationships

Connections between variables where a change in one variable directly causes a change in another.

Cross-lagged

A statistical technique used in time series analysis to determine the relationship between variables at different points in time.

Cohort

A group of subjects who share a defining characteristic, often studied over a period of time to observe changes and outcomes.