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 expensive.
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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One disadvantage of the longitudinal design is that participants may drop out due to various reasons such as moving, loss of interest, or death, which can result in smaller sample sizes and less accurate results. The other answer choices are not disadvantages of the longitudinal design.

Which of the Following Is a Disadvantage of the Longitudinal