Factors affecting children's participation in research studies
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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?

  • 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?

  • 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?

    <p>Maturation effects</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is one suggested method to address potential non-responses in a study?

    <p>Send a reminder to participants about the invitation</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How can you reduce bias due to attrition in longitudinal studies?

    <p>Send reminders before the next data collection stage</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What can be a consequence of not addressing potential non-responses effectively?

    <p>Bias in sample representation</p> Signup and view all the answers

    When addressing attrition in research, what is the purpose of sending reminders?

    <p>To reduce bias in the sample</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of comparing data from people who complete a study with summary statistics for the population?

    <p>To determine if the sample is biased due to nonresponses</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How does probability-based sampling help in obtaining a representative sample?

    <p>By using different methods to calculate the likelihood of selection</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What can sampling bias be referred to as?

    <p>Selection bias</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why is it important to compare those who complete a study with those who drop out?

    <p>To identify potential threats to the validity of the study</p> Signup and view all the answers

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