A Friend Is Arguing That Longitudinal Research Is the Best

question 112

Multiple Choice

A friend is arguing that longitudinal research is the best way to study development. Which statement should this person NOT make?

• A) "These studies alone can reveal information about individual differences."
• B) "These studies alone can show how people really change over time."
• C) "These studies alone can reveal how early experiences relate to later behaviors."
• D) "These studies are relatively easy to carry out."

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