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What is another term for sample attrition in research studies?
What is another term for sample attrition in research studies?
- Randomization
- Maturation
- Concentration levels
- Mortality (correct)
How can testing effects impact participants' responses in a research study?
How can testing effects impact participants' responses in a research study?
- Make participants disengage with the process (correct)
- Improve randomization
- Enhance concentration levels
- Cause biased selection
In a longitudinal study, what becomes a threat to validity when you have certain characteristics making some participants more likely to drop out than others?
In a longitudinal study, what becomes a threat to validity when you have certain characteristics making some participants more likely to drop out than others?
- Testing effects
- Sample attrition (correct)
- Randomization techniques
- Maturation effects
As children get older in a longitudinal study, what may affect their ability to fully understand and respond to study questions?
As children get older in a longitudinal study, what may affect their ability to fully understand and respond to study questions?
What is one suggested method to address potential non-responses in a study?
What is one suggested method to address potential non-responses in a study?
How can you reduce bias due to attrition in longitudinal studies?
How can you reduce bias due to attrition in longitudinal studies?
What can be a consequence of not addressing potential non-responses effectively?
What can be a consequence of not addressing potential non-responses effectively?
When addressing attrition in research, what is the purpose of sending reminders?
When addressing attrition in research, what is the purpose of sending reminders?
What is the purpose of comparing data from people who complete a study with summary statistics for the population?
What is the purpose of comparing data from people who complete a study with summary statistics for the population?
How does probability-based sampling help in obtaining a representative sample?
How does probability-based sampling help in obtaining a representative sample?
What can sampling bias be referred to as?
What can sampling bias be referred to as?
Why is it important to compare those who complete a study with those who drop out?
Why is it important to compare those who complete a study with those who drop out?
