A Participant Dropping Out of a Study or Not Returning

question 18

Multiple Choice

A participant dropping out of a study or not returning to complete additional parts to a study is known as __________.

• A)attrition.
• B)mortality.
• C)fatigue.
• D)carry over effects.

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Definitions:

Auditor's Opinion

A statement included in an auditor's report that expresses the auditor’s independent and professional opinion on the fairness and accuracy of a company’s financial statements.

GAAP

Generally Accepted Accounting Principles, a collection of commonly-followed accounting rules and standards for financial reporting that companies in the U.S. must adhere to.

Financial Reports

Documents that present a company's financial performance and position, typically including the balance sheet, income statement, and cash flow statement.

Accounting Distortions

Discrepancies that arise in financial statements due to methods of valuation, estimation errors, or misapplication of accounting principles.