Selective Dropout from Longitudinal Studies Results In

question 6

Multiple Choice

Selective dropout from longitudinal studies results in:

• A) poorer test scores with time.
• B) healthier and more motivated elders in the final sample.
• C) sicker and less educated elders in the final sample.
• D) few differences between drop-outs and those who remain.

---

Definitions:

Achievement Test

An examination designed to measure a person's knowledge, skills, or accomplishment in a particular area or subject.

Aptitude Test

A standardized test designed to measure a person's ability to acquire skills or knowledge in a specific domain or area.

Intelligence Test

A standardized assessment designed to measure a wide range of cognitive abilities, including reasoning, problem-solving, and understanding complex ideas, to determine an individual's intelligence level.

Aptitude Test

An assessment designed to measure an individual's potential to learn certain skills or perform certain tasks.