The Main Problem Associated with Subject Attrition During the Course

question 58

Multiple Choice

The main problem associated with subject attrition during the course of a study is that

• A) regression toward the mean on the dependent variable measure is likely.
• B) the group with the most participants remaining at the end of a study will likely have higher posttest scores.
• C) the researcher can no longer use statistical analysis to understand the results.
• D) groups initially created to be equivalent may no longer be equivalent.

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