Solving Problems with Nature - Naturally. New Hampshire has weasels in abundance. In fact, there are six members of the mustelidae, or weasel family. They include (from smallest to largest): ermine (also known as the short-tailed weasel), long-tailed weasel, pine marten, mink, fisher and river otter.
Descriptive Cross-Sectional Study A descriptive cross-sectional study is a study in which the disease or condition and potentially related factors are measured at a specific point in time for a defined population. Cross-sectional studies can be thought of as a snapshot of the frequency and characteristics of a condition in a population at a particular point in time. This type of data can be used to assess the prevalence of conditions in a population.
What is a 'Cross-Sectional Analysis' Cross-sectional analysis is a type of analysis that 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 in which it operates, or directly against certain competitors within the same industry, in an attempt to assess performance and investment opportunities.