Which of the following is a weakness of cohort designs?
a) The large numbers of subjects is necessary to study phenomena with a low base rate.
b) The outcome might bias the measurement of the characteristics of interest.
c) Inferences are limited to association rather than making statements about variables over time.
d) Protective factors of the subjects might bias their outcomes.
Correct Answer: a
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