Why would you choose to design a longitudinal study rather than conduct an experiment?
A) We can have greater control of participant variables in longitudinal studies.
B) Some relationship factors cannot be manipulated in experiments.
C) Longitudinal studies are less time intensive than experiments.
D) Longitudinal studies allow us to make stronger causal claims than experimental studies.

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Longitudinal studies are chosen when certain variables or relationships cannot be ethically or practically manipulated in an experiment, allowing researchers to observe changes over time.

Why Would You Choose to Design a Longitudinal Study Rather