Which of the following is a disadvantage of the longitudinal design?

A. Individuals of different ages are being compared to one another.
B. Longitudinal samples are rarely representative.
C. Longitudinal studies fail to track changes over time.
D. Participants may drop out due to moving, loss of interest, or changes in attitude.


Answer: D

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