Dr Patel Is Conducting a Longitudinal Study and Has Discovered

question 19

Multiple Choice

Dr. Patel is conducting a longitudinal study and has discovered high rates of attrition. What does this mean?

• A) participants' test scores are improving over time
• B) participants are dropping out of the study
• C) the findings will not be generalizable to the real world
• D) participants are exhibiting time of measurement effects

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Negative Factors

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Unique Needs

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Bona Fide Occupational Requirements

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Discriminate

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