A disadvantage of the cross-sectional method is that:
A) subjects tend to drop out of the study
B) it is difficult to track people over several years
C) it prevents the study of people across their life spans
D) it does not examine the development in each person over time

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The cross-sectional method compares different groups of people at one point in time, rather than following the same group over time. Therefore, it does not allow for the examination of development within individuals over time.

A Disadvantage of the Cross-Sectional Method Is That