All of the Following Represent a Significant Drawback of Conducting

question 29

Multiple Choice

All of the following represent a significant drawback of conducting a longitudinal study EXCEPT

• A) participants may drop out of the study for a variety of reasons.
• B) participants may come to no longer comprise a representative sample of a population.
• C) it can take a long time and cost a lot of money.
• D) it is highly susceptible to the cohort effect.

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Definitions:

Light Wave

A form of electromagnetic radiation visible to the human eye, capable of traveling through vacuum and exhibiting wave-particle duality.

Brightness

The perception of how light or dark an object appears to the human eye.

Basilar Membrane

A structural element within the cochlea of the inner ear, critical in the process of sound perception and auditory signal transduction.

Hair Cells

Sensory receptors located within the inner ear that are essential for hearing and balance.