Which of the following is a main disadvantage of the cross-sectional design?
a) It does not assess changes over time in one person or group of people.
b) It is relatively expensive.
c) It takes a longer amount of time than a longitudinal study.
d) Participants may drop out due to moving, loss of interest, or death.
ANS: A, In a cross-sectional design, individuals of different ages are being compared at one point in time.
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