Longitudinal research on measuring intelligence is more accurate than cross-sectional research. However, there are three drawbacks to this research design. Which of the following is NOT one of the drawbacks?
A) an inability to determine continuity and discontinuity of intellectual development
B) unusual events affecting each cohort, and more mundane changes making the data on one cohort less relevant to later cohorts
C) the loss of some participants across time, which could skew the results
D) repeated testing provides practice, which could improve scores

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Longitudinal research allows for the determination of continuity and discontinuity of intellectual development over time. Therefore, this is not considered a drawback of this research design.

Longitudinal Research on Measuring Intelligence Is More Accurate Than Cross-Sectional