Nov. 14, 2011 -- Mini strokes, with symptoms that last just a few minutes or hours, are well-recognized warning signs for potentially deadly larger strokes. Now new research confirms that they are associated with a lower life expectancy.
A cross section is the shape we get when cutting straight through an object. The cross section of this object is a triangle. It is like a view into the inside of something made by cutting through it.
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.