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cross-sectional design

cross-sectional design A cross-sectional design is a research approach that can show how variables are related but does not allow firm conclusions about cause and effect.

A cross-sectional design is a research approach that can show how variables are related but does not allow firm conclusions about cause and effect.

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Drafting source: Wei Yuan; Lai Guan-Nan; Ji Cheng; Yang Xiao-Ming; Tie Chun-Yuan. Motivational climate in school sport and adolescent mental health: a systematic review. 2026; DOI 10.3389/fpsyt.2026.1907748; article XML SHA-256 d6f8f5af20e95f0b33a5af7d255bf901712339ca3a561c2ba4208b8e24e6a5ae. “Motivational climate in school sport and adolescent mental health: a systematic review” (10.3389/fpsyt.2026.1907748).
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