Which of the Following Is a Disadvantage of the Longitudinal

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Multiple Choice

Which of the following is a disadvantage of the longitudinal design?

• A) Individuals of different ages are being compared to one another.
• B) It is relatively inexpensive.
• C) It takes a shorter amount of time than a cross-sectional design.
• D) Participants may drop out due to moving, loss of interest, or death.

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