Video Activity 1.2: Children of Katrina: Longitudinal ResearchClick on the above link to access the Interactive eBook. Once you've signed in, scroll to page 32, and watch the video. When you've finished watching the video, come back to the test, and answer the following questions:Dr. Fothergill explains the importance of longitudinal research in this particular study. If the research team had only studied the children for a year, they would ______.
A. have only identified two trajectories of children
B. not have observed the long-term patterns among the three trajectories of children
C. have had to rely on observations and parent interviews to determine vulnerability and resilience
D. not have been able to ensure confidentiality
Answer: B
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