A Primary Disadvantage of a Longitudinal Design Is ______

question 13

Multiple Choice

A primary disadvantage of a longitudinal design is ______.

• A) the amount of time it takes to conduct the study
• B) that cohort/generation effects are likely to be present
• C) that confounding variables cannot be controlled as well as in cross-sectional designs
• D) they are nearly impossible to conduct due to attrition

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Definitions:

Participant Weight Loss

The amount of weight a participant in a study loses, often measured to assess the effectiveness of a diet or exercise program.

Confidence Interval

A confidence interval is a range of values, derived from sample statistics, that is likely to contain the value of an unknown population parameter, with a specified level of confidence.

Unemployment Rate

The segment of the labor force that is not employed but is actively on the lookout for a job.

Statistics Canada

The national statistical office of Canada, responsible for producing statistics that help Canadians better understand their country—its population, resources, economy, society, and culture.