Which of the following is a disadvantage in the use of a longitudinal study in developmental research?
A) It only allows for immediate comparisons of developmental differences.
B) It does not allow for the assessment of long-term developmental patterns.
C) It does not focus on the same subjects.
D) Over time some of the subjects may drop out.

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Over time, some of the subjects may drop out of the study which can create bias and affect the validity of the results. This is a disadvantage of using a longitudinal study design in developmental research.

Which of the Following Is a Disadvantage in the Use