What Is One Problem with Longitudinal Research

question 50

Multiple Choice

What is one problem with longitudinal research?

• A) It does not permit inferences about cause-and-effect relationships.
• B) Participants may move away or drop out of the research.
• C) Findings may not generalize to the real world.
• D) It does not permit study of individual developmental trends.

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