A Weakness Associated with Longitudinal Research Is That Experiences or Events

question 63

Multiple Choice

A weakness associated with longitudinal research is that experiences or events affecting one generation of participants may be very different than those affecting another generation. This is known as:

• A) cohort effects.
• B) research bias.
• C) participant reactivity.
• D) longitudinal variability.

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Definitions:

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