Which of the following is true about longitudinal studies?
A) The potential for cohort effects makes them difficult to interpret.
B) They are generally cheaper than cross-sectional studies.
C) They typically only take a few weeks to perform.
D) They are more likely to suffer from attrition than cross-sectional studies.

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Longitudinal studies track the same subjects over a long period, making them more prone to participant dropout (attrition) compared to cross-sectional studies.

Which of the Following Is True About Longitudinal Studies