Loss of Subjects During the Course of a Research Project

question 17

Multiple Choice

Loss of subjects during the course of a research project usually introduces bias because

• A) the resulting sample is too small
• B) subjects are not lost on a random basis
• C) descriptive statistics cannot be used on the resulting data
• D) inferential statistics cannot be used on the resulting data

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Definitions:

Blonde-Haired

Characterized by having light or "blonde" colored hair, a genetic trait that varies widely across different populations.

Fair-Skinned

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Pruritus

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