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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Participants may drop out of the study, which can cause a loss of data and potential bias in the results.

Which of the Following Is a Disadvantage of the Longitudinal