Which Outcome Is a Disadvantage of a Longitudinal Research Design

question 16

Multiple Choice

Which outcome is a disadvantage of a longitudinal research design?

• A) Individuals of different ages are being compared to one another.
• B) Longitudinal samples cannot be representative of the overall population.
• C) Longitudinal studies fail to track changes over time.
• D) Research participants may drop out due to moving, loss of interest, or death.

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