One of the Advantages of Conducting a Longitudinal Study Instead

question 24

Multiple Choice

One of the advantages of conducting a longitudinal study instead of a cross-sectional study is that:

• A)it shows that the independent variable precedes and predicts changes in the dependent variable over time.
• B)it produces results that are almost always generalizable to the larger population.
• C)it is often inexpensive and the least time consuming of all research designs.
• D)it rarely suffers from the third variable problem and can accurately separate causes from consequences.

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