You Are in the Process of Conducting a Longitudinal Study

question 55

Multiple Choice

You are in the process of conducting a longitudinal study on lifestyle factors and health problems and notice that many of the women in your study have dropped out, but very few of the men have left. What type of problem are you experiencing with this research design?

• A) Developmental effects
• B) Cohort effects
• C) Selective attrition
• D) Longitudinal loss

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