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:

Internal-External Scale

A psychological measure indicating the extent to which individuals attribute their successes or failures to internal factors (their own efforts) or to external factors (such as luck).

Nowicki-Strickland

A psychological assessment tool used to measure an individual's perceived locus of control.

Locus of Control

A psychological concept that refers to how strongly people believe they have control over the situations and experiences that affect their lives.

Locus of Control

A mental principle suggesting the level of conviction individuals possess regarding their ability to influence the circumstances and events impacting their existence.