Attrition Is Particularly Problematic When Obtaining Follow Up Data Because

question 6

Multiple Choice

Attrition is particularly problematic when obtaining follow up data because:

• A) loss of too many subjects may alter the reliability of the data
• B) low subject response may reflect poorly on the researcher
• C) the remaining data may not represent the "true" level of functioning if the complete sample of subjects is not reassessed
• D) the amount of time and resources used to re-locate subjects can be extremely costly

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