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Which kind of study would be most helpful in examining potential risk factors in comparison with disease at a specific time through collecting data regarding current exercise, sleep patterns, and current health status among 12-year-olds?

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Cross-sectional study

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Also known as a cross-sectional analysis, transverse study or prevalence study, this type of research observes and analyzes data from a population, or sample at a specific point in time to determine connection between potential causes and disease. Data gathered from this exercise is called cross-sectional data.

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