Subject Loss (Attrition)poses a Problem for a Random Groups Design

question 16

Multiple Choice

Subject loss (attrition) poses a problem for a random groups design because

• A) extraneous variables are more likely to affect subjects who drop out.
• B) group equivalence established at the beginning of the experiment may be lost.
• C) participants may respond to demand characteristics.
• D) participants may change their natural group designation.

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