One Disadvantage of Longitudinal Designs Is That

question 181

Multiple Choice

One disadvantage of longitudinal designs is that

• A) the groups selected for comparison may differ in more regards than just age.
• B) the results cannot be analyzed statistically.
• C) it is hard to separate differences due to age from differences due to changes in society.
• D) the results must be inferred from memories reported long after the events actually occurred.

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Definitions:

Psychological Disorder

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Conduct Disorder

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