Which of the Following Is a Disadvantage of the Longitudinal

question 49

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 expensive.
• 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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