Longitudinal Research on Measuring Intelligence Is More Accurate Than Cross-Sectional

question 51

Multiple Choice

Longitudinal research on measuring intelligence is more accurate than cross-sectional research. However, there are three drawbacks to this research design. Which of the following is NOT one of the drawbacks?

• A) an inability to determine continuity and discontinuity of intellectual development
• B) unusual events affecting each cohort, and more mundane changes making the data on one cohort less relevant to later cohorts
• C) the loss of some participants across time, which could skew the results
• D) repeated testing provides practice, which could improve scores

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